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
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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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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. +++++++++
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By HSG83
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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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book to study for exams.
I bought this book to help me study for my Massage Therapy State Exam. It helped me understand the body's muscles so much more. A must have for any studying!
Published 5 days ago by Jennifer Bueno
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Exercise Physiology
Great book for learning where all the muscles are and how they work. A valuable tool for any medical professional.
Published 3 months ago by liv2dream03
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
This book was super helpful as a guide when I was taking an Anatomy & Physiology Muscles class for massage therapy school. Read more
Published 4 months ago by lisak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Uncluttered resource
As a massage therapist, I find Jarmey's book a resource worth carrying to work with me. The visuals are large and nicely highlight the target muscle in red. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Victoria A. Hathaway
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good reference for medical students
I bought this book because a classmate of mine had it. While the book does not have every muscle that must be memorized in Gross Anatomy, it does have many and presents them in an... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A Wallace
4.0 out of 5 stars
College A&P 1 Class
I love this book!! The color pictures and descriptions helped me to ace my A&P Lecture and Lab courses this semester. Would have paid much more for this quality. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ashley932
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for fitness people!
Ordered for my boyfriend who was finishing at a personal training school. It is really user friendly and includes stretches and strengthening exercises for each muscle.
Published 6 months ago by Crystal Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful! Clear. Logical.
Each pair of pages contains clear drawings of a major muscle, description of etymology of its name, origin, insertion, action, innervation, sports it is involved with, and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by W. James D. Easton
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The Concise Book of Muscles
Excellent quick reference book and very user friendly, easy to understand and enough information for my requirements as a student of Bowen Therapy. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JanetO7
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book
This book is great I wanted a book that showed nice pictures of muscles it also explained the origin and insertion and action and what activity along with stretches for each... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Cheryl & Paul
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