A clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups. They include muscles of the face head, and neck; the trunk; the shoulder and upper arm; the forearm and hand; the hip and thigh; and the leg and foot. Each of the groups is given a distinctive color to make it easy to identify, and each muscle is shown in its relationship to the skeleton. Each gets a complete profile, including origin/insertion, action of the muscle, which nerve controls it, movements that use it, and exercises and stretches that strengthen it. The Concise Book of Muscles shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. This expanded edition of a leading anatomy reference book includes 20 muscles not previously covered, adding greater depth to the original edition while remaining accessible and affordable.
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“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
—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
About the Author
Chris Jarmey, MCSP, DS, MRSS, has taught anatomy, shiatsu, qigong, and bodywork therapy throughout Europe. Also the author of Acupressure for Common Ailments, Concise Book of the Moving Body, and many other books, he runs a bodywork therapy practice in Marlborough, United Kingdom, where he lives.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is by far the best book I have ever purchased. I am a pilates, yoga and personal trainer. Whenever I need some visual clarification, I open this book. The pictures and descriptions of the muscles are fabulous. +++++++++
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Ecellent book! One of the best illustrated muscle books. Great for Massage students. All muscles show and discribe origin and inserion points which a lot of books don't. Great reference book!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The title of this book is spot on, and I am glad to have picked it up as it has been really useful to me in my work and studies. I needed a simple book for quick reference and this fits the bill precisely. Each two page spread has the diagram/drawing of the muscle on the left, and the basic information on the right. Having it all there without having to turn pages makes it very easy to use. If you are studying anatomy or medicine, then you will need a more detailed text, but for everything else I cannot recommend this enough.
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Great info
Love it! Quick reference about where and how each muscle works! Will recommend to new massage therapists! Very easy to understand, wonderful book!
Published 1 month ago by KeiLi
Super reference book
Love this book! The pictures on heavy stock are great and the information is very useful - including suggested strengthening/stretching exercises.
Published 6 months ago by M. Emery
concise book of muscles
This is a very great book for all massage therapist. The pictures and dipiction of the muscles are great and the stretch that you need to help with that particular muscle.
Published 8 months ago by Bruce A. Gonseth
Awesome Book!
Have this for biology and it has been one of the best investments for the class. Even the teachers are jealous of the book and want future students to get one. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tim
Book of Muscles
The book is in good condition. There is much detail on the muscles as well as great stretched described for each muscle, with and without equipment, stretches that I can... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rvirchow
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seated heel raise, standing heel raise, upper fibres, middle fibres, anterior fibres, flexor digiti minimi brevis, dorsal interossei, palmar interossei, ventral rami, buccal branches, raised elbow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Strengthening Latin, The Moving Body, Nerve Facial, Insertion Upper, Nerve Dorsal, Action Flexes, Insertion Medial, Nerve Tibial, Origin Upper, Origin Medial, Insertion Lateral, Origin Anterior, Origin Outer, Nerve Deep, Origin Transverse, Action Laterally, The Concise Book of Muscles, Nerve Ventral, Insertion Greater, Origin Lower, Action Pulls, Action Compresses, Nerve Trigeminal, Action Closes, Origin Common Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
seated heel raise, standing heel raise, upper fibres, middle fibres, anterior fibres, flexor digiti minimi brevis, dorsal interossei, palmar interossei, ventral rami, buccal branches, raised elbow Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Strengthening Latin, The Moving Body, Nerve Facial, Insertion Upper, Nerve Dorsal, Action Flexes, Insertion Medial, Nerve Tibial, Origin Upper, Origin Medial, Insertion Lateral, Origin Anterior, Origin Outer, Nerve Deep, Origin Transverse, Action Laterally, The Concise Book of Muscles, Nerve Ventral, Insertion Greater, Origin Lower, Action Pulls, Action Compresses, Nerve Trigeminal, Action Closes, Origin Common Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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