The Concise Book Of Muscles, Third Edition

(Paperback, 3rd ed.)

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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.

Reviews

"The Concise Book of Muscles ... is the best anatomy book for nonmedical students that I've ever seen, and I've looked at them all. Get it."--Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Workweek

"An easy-to-use reference book...it will help the student and practitioner to not only learn the anatomy, but to understand and apply the information. An excellent addition to the library of anyone studying the human body."--James Earls, B.A. (Hons.), Structural Integration and Massage Practitioner, Ultimate Massage Solutions

"One of the best anatomy textbooks ever published in its clarity and ease-of-use."--Connections, magazine for bodyworkers and therapists

"The information and method of presentation in this book for the therapist is unrivalled in its usefulness as a learning tool."--Russell Humpage, Master Medica, Physical Therapy Book Specialists

Author Bio

John Sharkey is a clinical anatomist and exercise physiologist of more than thirty years. He is director of Ireland's National Training Center, and the Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine. John is a member of the editorial team for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, a reviewer for the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine and the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. An accepted and recognized authority and researcher in clinical anatomy, human movement and manual medicine, Sharkey is a popular international presenter and keynote speaker.