The Concise Book of Muscles [Paperback]

Chris Jarmey (Author), Amanda Williams (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2003

The Concise Book of Muscles has been written for the student and early practitioner of anatomy, massage / bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, physiotherapy, or any other health-related field. Containing full-color illustrations, it is a compact reference guide, clearly identifying all the major muscles, showing the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of each muscle. The book also uniquely illustrates examples of stretching and strengthening exercises for each muscle, allowing the reader to develop an understanding of the mechanics of movement.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A well structured and laid out reference book which will be a useful study tool for students of anatomy. The level of detail is good, and the language and format makes it easy to access the relevant information. Definitely one to have on the shelf and refer to frequently."
-Dr. Christina Cunliffe, D.C., Ph.D., Principal, McTimoney College of Chiropractic, Oxford

"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

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

About the Author

Chris Jarmey, M.C.S.P., D.S., M.R.S.S., qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1979. He is the author of several best-selling books, primarily on Eastern medical practices and bodywork methods. Chris teaches body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe.

Amanda Williams (illustrator) graduated from Middlesex University with a first-class honors degree in Graphic Design (Scientific Illustration). Since then she has worked as a freelance illustrator for various publishers, including Harcourt Brace, Elsevier Science, and The Royal College of Surgeons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books (April 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556434669
• ISBN-13: 978-1556434662
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A useful, easy-to-use guide!, December 27, 2005

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call me The Avi ("In my dreams I live in California......") - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Concise Book of Muscles (Paperback)

I bought this book two years ago for a massage therapy course I was taking, and ended up using it later on in a college level anatomy class. It both cases it was quite useful, and I find myself referring back to it periodically.

Mr. Jarmey divides the muscles into 6 categories:
- muscles of the face, head, and neck
- muscles of the trunk
- muscles of the shoulder and upper arm
- muscles of the forearm and hand
- muscles of the hip and thigh
- muscles of the leg and foot

Can't get simpler than that! He also includes information on each muscle, including origin/insertion, action of the muscle, which nerve controls it, movements that use it, and excercises to strengthen it. Each muscle is clearly and individually illustrated, and shown in its relation to the skeleton. He manages to convey a LOT of information in under 160 pages. This is a great learning aid, and I'm glad I bought it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite outstanding, December 15, 2003

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liz connor (Chicago, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Concise Book of Muscles (Paperback)

This book is by far the most clear reference to skeletal muscles I have yet seen. It is basically aimed at the same market as the popular and established book by Stone and Stone; only this is better. It has color, the drawings are in a better context, and it has very usefull additional information about relevant sports, exercises and stretches for each muscle. The supportive information on muscle groups, leverage, planes of movement and so forth are first class. I teach anatomy to fitness instructors and physical therapists, and I unreservedly recommend this book to my students.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow guide, April 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Concise Book of Muscles (Paperback)

I was pleased with this book. It's illustrations were colorful and quite helpful. There are designated stretches and exercises for each muscle/muscle group. As a Massage Therapist, I found it to be a smart buy.