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Created specifically for massage therapy students, the Third Edition of Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection elucidates anatomy and physiology with clear, concise language complemented by an extraordinary multilayer art program. Organized to cover each body system and align with current massage therapy curricula, topics have been streamlined so that those areas critical for massage therapy—such as the musculoskeletal system—receive special coverage, whereas excessive detail in areas not relevant for massage is omitted. This edition also delivers a host of review activities in addition to a blockbuster ancillary package of online tools and complementary resources.
Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection is just that—the link between the science of medicine and the art of massage as well as a bridge for students to a successful career in massage therapy.
Synopsis
This is the anatomy and physiology text written especially for students and practitioners of massage therapy. This edition integrates massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems. The book covers all of the major body systems--integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems--that are crucial to effective massage therapy, and provides an overview of other body systems to give students a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Synopsis
Created specifically for massage therapy students, the Third Edition of
Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection elucidates anatomy and physiology with clear, concise language complemented by an extraordinary multilayer art program. Organized to cover each body system and align with current massage therapy curricula, topics have been streamlined so that those areas critical for massage therapy--such as the musculoskeletal system--receive special coverage, whereas excessive detail in areas not relevant for massage is omitted. This edition also delivers a host of review activities in addition to a blockbuster ancillary package of online tools and complementary resources.
Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection is just that--the link between the science of medicine and the art of massage as well as a bridge for students to a successful career in massage therapy.
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Created specifically for massage therapy students, the Third Edition of
Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection elucidates anatomy and physiology with clear, concise language complemented by an extraordinary multilayer art program. Organized to cover each body system and align with current massage therapy curricula, topics have been streamlined so that those areas critical for massage therapy--such as the musculoskeletal system--receive special coverage, whereas excessive detail in areas not relevant for massage is omitted. This edition also delivers a host of review activities in addition to a blockbuster ancillary package of online tools and complementary resources.
Anatomy & Physiology: The Massage Connection is just that--the link between the science of medicine and the art of massage as well as a bridge for students to a successful career in massage therapy.
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9780781759229 Premkumar Anatomy & Physiology, 3e
- 9781608316953 , Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, 7e
- 9781608319107 Werner A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, 5e
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781605472836 Prekumar Study Guide to Accompany Anatomy & Physiology, 3e
- 9780781759229 Prekumar Anatomy & Physiology, 3e
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Integumentary system
- Skeletal system and Joints
- Muscular system
- Muscle tissueandPhysiology of muscle contraction
- Muscle Contraction
- Muscle Energetics
- Cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle
- Muscle terminology
- Origin and insertion of muscles
- Nervous system
- Organization of the nervous system
- Sensory nervous system
- The brain and its divisions
- Cranial nerves
- Control of posture and movement
- Autonomic nervous system
- Cardiovascular system
- Blood
- Heart and circulation
- Dynamics of blood flow
- Regulation of the cardiovascular system
- Lymphatic systemandImmunity
- Body Fluid Compartments
- The Lymphatic System
- Immunity
- Respiratory system
- The anatomy of the respiratory system
- Mechanics of respiration
- Regulation of respiration
- Endocrine system
- Reproductive system
- The male reproductive system
- The female reproductive system
- Pregnancy
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Learning aid for surface anatomyandmuscle
- Pathological/Physiological conditions
- Basic concepts of diseaseandillness
- Inflammation and healing
- Neoplasia
- Pain
- Stress
- Aging
- Case studies Word indexandkey references