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Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition: A Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and Joints Paperback – Illustrated, May 27, 2008

by Jr. Theodore Dimon (Author), John Qualter (Illustrator)

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An accessible anatomy book covering the muscles, bones, and joints of the moving body, with stunning 3D illustrations—perfect for movement-oriented therapists, students, and athletes.

Deepen your understanding of human anatomy while developing a greater functional and self-awareness of the body in motion.

Learning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels. It requires a way “into” the subject—a means of making sense of what is being shown. Anatomy of the Moving Body addresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex system of bones, muscles, and joints, and how they function. Beautifully illustrated with over one hundred 3D images, this second edition contains thirty-one lectures that guide readers through this challenging interior landscape. Author Theodore Dimon Jr. describes each part of the body in brief, manageable sections, with components described singly or in small groups. He goes beyond simply naming the muscles and bones to explain the exact terminology in everyday language. Other topics include:

• The etymology of anatomical terms
• Origins and attachments of muscles and their related actions
• Major functional systems such as the pelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle, and hand
• Major landmarks and human topography
• Structures relating to breathing and vocalization

This edition features all-new illustrations that use a 3D digital model of the human anatomical form. Thorough, visually interesting, and easy-to-understand, Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition is an ideal resource for students and teachers of the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques as well as for practitioners of yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance.

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May 27, 2008
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7.06 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches
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978-1556437205
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“More than just clear, concise, and accurate, Dimon’s Anatomy of the Moving Body also wonderfully expresses the joy of musculoskeletal anatomic understanding—its marvelous vocabulary and endlessly fascinating relations of structure and function.”
—John H. M. Austin, MD, Professor of Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University

“Anatomy of the Moving Body is a superb work for students and teachers. Ted Dimon’s work is straightforwardly written, beautifully illustrated, and put forth with a sensibility of one who understands not simply how we are organized, but how our structure is able to move with grace and beauty. The conversational tone makes the book accessible and the information is conveyed with a sense not only of where things lie, but how they can operate most harmoniously. This book is an important contribution to our understanding of anatomy and an essential part of the training of those of us who are interested in the human form in balance, health, and motion.”
—Anne Bluethenthal, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer

About the Author

Theodore Dimon Jr. is the director of the Dimon Institute, a center for the study of movement and performance. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Harvard University and has taught and trained teachers in the Alexander Technique for 25 years. He is the author of the Anatomy of the Moving Body and lives in New York City.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; 2nd edition (May 27, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 155643720X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1556437205
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 0.61 x 9.21 inches

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P. Sayers

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This book is just what the doctor ordered. I am completing my certificate in fitness, which involves a fair bit of basic anatomy. Unfortunately, the course material on anatomy is not well written and is misleading in places, leading me to feel very confused about the structure and functions of (for example) the shoulder girdle.

Then I discovered Anatomy of the Moving Body and suddenly it is all making sense. The real strength of this book is that it achieves just what the author sets out to achieve, providing just the right amount of information for those of us who need to understand how the body moves and fits together, but do not need a medical degree or physiotherapy qualifications. This book is spot on in that regard and it is actually easy and enjoyable to read! I keep it with me all the time as an easy reference source.

One of the other reviews was critical of the fact that the drawings are in black and white, but I haven't found this to be a drawback at all. They are clear and easy to follow and I actually think that colour would have been an overkill and possibly would detract from the simple appeal of this book. I also have Chris Jarmey's The Concise Book of Muscles, which does have colour drawings. Used together, the two books are a great combination and I would thoroughly recommend getting both.

In summary, Anatomy of the Moving Body is a great resource for those who need a basic to intermediate knowledge of anatomy. It is well written, well laid out and delivers just the right amount of information. Well done to the author.

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Images are critical and these are great. Well and simply written, no excess. Yayyy.

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Leo

Good 3D view but no colour

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2011

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This book is worth it, each muscle is shown in 3 D view, with bones. I just was disapointed that only the cover page is in colour.
Compare to a classic anatomy book, the 3D view really helps to imagine the exact shape of each muscles.
I would suggest that sometimes, it would have been good if some muscles are not shown only alone with the bone, but also with other muscles.
For example, several extensors in the same view, not only each extensor with the bone.
However, i recommend this book.

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Written very clearly

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2009

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Some anatomy books seem as if they are written deliberately complicated. That's my take. Not this one. If you are just starting Massage Therapy classes. I highly recommend you get this book, in addition to your course required books. Read your required book chapters and then follow up with this one. He's not "trippin" on his "Dr" Dimon Jr. title. On the book cover he even leaves his "Dr" title out of his name, but he is a Dr.(a Harvard graduate). He presents the material in his book like a good instructor would in class....so you can understand. It's not written to show how smart he is. It is written so the person without knowledge of the musculoskeletal system can gain some. Actually, I think the book is a compilation of lectures he has given at the Dimon Institute. Yes, the "Dimon" Institute for the Alexander Technique in Cambridge. Don't miss out on a very knowledgeable author that knows how to convey his knowledge to other. Anatomy is anatomy, that doesn't change, but it's his presentation that is so good. Look at the price, very inexpensive compared to the 100.+ books you may be required to purchase. He really should charge more for his book.

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Item as described

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Very informative.

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Unlike the cover the illustrations in the book are only black and white which makes it harder to visualize the course and attachments of muscles. Trying to color in the muscles was useless as the illustrations are too dark. This would be a 5 star book if the illustrations mtched the cover.

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I got this for my daughter to help with her anatomy and physiology classes. So far it has already helped her distinguish muscle groups better than the class slides she’s shown. So big plus for that.

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Andie Alessandra

Great for Anatomy Students or General Interest

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2022

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Fantastic book for Anatomy students and people who have a deep internet’s in anatomy.

It’s concise yet very easy to understand to workings of the human body’s movements.

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Rabri

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Reviewed in Spain on October 22, 2016

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De todos los libros que me he leído sobre esta temática, este es el libro que mejor explica como funciona y cual es el diseño del cuerpo humano, de una forma además muy sencilla y fácil de entender. Imprescindible!

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Dr. Ralf Jungbluth

Offenbarung für den aufmerksamen Leser

Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2013

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Sehr gutes Buch, detailreiches Buch über die Funktionen der einzelnen Muskeln in prägnanter Klartheit! Zusammen mit dem Buch the Body in Motion vom gleichen Autor, das die Zusammenhänge von Haltung im zweibeiningen Modus unter entwicklungsgeschichtlichen Aspekten beleuchtete eine Offenbarung für den aufmerksamen Leser.

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