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This is the anatomy and physiology text written especially for students and practitioners of massage therapy. Informative and relevant, the second edition of The Massage Connection is written in clear, concise, easy-to-follow language that gives you the science you need to know.
You won't face the burden of sorting through the excessive details of heavier scientific texts designed for the medical profession. The author has done the task for you, integrating massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems.
The Massage Connection 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.
Features and highlights of the Second Edition:
Over 550 full color illustrations throughout enhance teaching and learning of key concepts Chapter Introductions give clear synopses of what the chapter contains and how content relates to massage therapy Special boxes that call out massage-specific information so you can apply the material to your massage practices Useful Muscle Table, listing muscle names, origin, insertion, action, and nerve supply¢a valuable quick-reference tool for study and practice Information on aging and its effects on each body system Review Questions and Exercises at the end of each chapter help students to reinforce understanding of key concepts An Extra Bonus! Every copy of the second edition of The Massage Connection comes with a FREE quick reference and study tool perfect for your students! The new Anatomical Chart Company's Illustrated Pocket Anatomy- Muscular and Skeletal Systems Study Guide covers anterior and posterior views of the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as basic bone structure and muscle anatomy. The Guide shows numbered anatomical structures and contains answers that can be concealed for easy self-testing and memorization. It is a handy and easy-to-use study tool for any massage therapy student.
As stimulating as it is useful, The Massage Connection will allow you cover crucial anatomy and physiology information.
