NEW Third Edition! This acclaimed book teaches readers to palpate the body's structures with ease and precision. The beautifully illustrated, user-friendly guide to the muscular and skeletal systems makes learning the necessary bodywork skills interesting, memorable and easy. With 420 pages and 1,100 illustrations, this 3rd edition covers more than 125 muscles, 206 bones, 30 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks. It provides an invaluable map of the body. New to this edition: Synergists: Muscles Working Together - 75 new illustrations showing the muscles that perform a movement "in action". 40 new illustrations showing ligaments and deeper structures of the joints. Palpation information for 10 muscles new to Trail Guide. Basic information for 25 additional muscles, most of which are unpalpable but fill out a reader's knowledge and understanding. 200 revised 2nd Edition illustrations Palpatory Journal Page - encouraging readers to create their own "palpation diary" based on their hands-on experiences.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Excellent seller:
I was very pleased how fast the book came to my door seeing that I only used standard shipping. It was on my doorstep within 4 days after I made the order!! The book was in near perfect condition for being used too. Thank you very much!
It brings a whole new meaning to `good with your hands:
There are so many outstanding comments on the pureness of this book so I'll keep it concise.
1. Sooo easy to read! Great for students who are bored to death with `typical' textbook language
2. A massage therapists dream. This book takes this profession to the peak level with a FULL guide of the body. It brings a whole new meaning to `good with your hands'!
3. More than just a text on practical application. Its personable interface means that you'll retain much more of its contents and... more info
Trail guide of the body:
Although it wasn't the version I was hoping, the book was in great condition and the seller was extremely helpful. I would purchase from him in the future.
Great referance.:
I love the thought and referances in the illistrations in this book, a must for Massage Therapists.
