The concise book of muscles / Chris Jarmey and John Sharkey.
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TextPublication details: Chichester, England : Lotus Publishing ; Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, 2015Edition: Third editionDescription: 311 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN: - 9781623170202 (paperback)
- 1623170206 (paperback)
- 612.74 JAR
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Detailed, full-color anatomical drawings and clear, succinct text identify all the major muscles, showing the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of each muscle, with line drawings showing stretching and strengthening exercises for each muscle. This book is unique as it takes complicated topics relevant to medical students and others entering the world of anatomy and movement making these topics accessible and easy to understand. John Sharkey (Clinical Anatomist and Exercise Physiologist) has edited this best selling book and brought it up to date with additional information concerning human anatomy and biomechanics. Readers will be introduced to the new emerging explanation of living motion and human architecture BioTensegrity. Newly updated material on clinical anatomy ensures that students have accurate anatomical information concerning nerves, myofascial structures and actions.
Includes bibliographical references (page 301) and index.
Anatomical orientation -- Skeletal muscle, musculoskeletal mechanics, fascia, and biotensegrity -- Muscles of the scalp and face -- Muscles of the neck -- Muscles of the trunk -- Muscles of the shoulder and arm -- Muscles of the forearm and hand -- Muscles of the hip and thigh.