Functional anatomy : musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, and palpation for manual therapists /
Christy Cael.
- Philadelphia : Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2010.
- xvi, 446 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
- LWW massage therapy & Bodywork educational series .
- LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series. .
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the human body -- Osteology and arthrology -- Myology -- Shoulder -- Elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand -- Head, neck, and face -- Trunk -- Pelvis, thigh, and knee -- Leg, ankle, and foot.
'Functional Anatomy' was written to help students of human movement and bodywork understand how anatomical structures work together to create motion. This understanding is essential to students preparing for careers as fitness and sports professionals, who routinely analyze complex movement patterns.