Anatomy Books

Book SynopsisThe Vital Psoas Muscle presents an in-depth look at the most important yet abused skeletal muscle in the human body. Located deep within the front hip joint and lower spine, the psoas is critical for optimal postural alignment, movement, and overall well being. Its function and importance extend beyond anatomical mechanics to the nerve complex and energy systems. Taking a uniquely holistic approach, this book explores how the psoas affects the health of the body, mind, and spirit: Physically, as the only muscle that connects the upper and lower body Emotionally, as a messenger to and from the brain and a vessel of deeply rooted feelings Spiritually, as an integrator within the root of the lower chakras, subtly affecting the flow of life energy throughout the body Understanding and working with the psoas can help: Alleviate lower back pain Strengthen the core Correct posture Reduce trauma Open energy channels No matter our level of fitness or flexibility, how we use the psoas and take care of it is crucial to our life experience. With detailed illustrations and key stretching and strengthening exercises, including complete chapters on the role of the psoas in Pilates and yoga, The Vital Psoas shows readers how to release this muscle to create balance, harmony, and freedom of movement.Trade Review"This book has enlightened and assisted me in my own personal and professional evolutionary process, and I feel that any reader, after taking this journey with the author, will be able to add a layer of knowledge and enlightenment on their own path to a better understanding of optimal health and function." --Gary Mascilak, D.C., P.T., C.S.C.STable of ContentsAnatomy and Biomechanics of the Psoas Area, Maintaining A Healthy Psoas, The Strain of Lower Back Pain, The Psoas and Pilates, The Connections, When the Psoas Strikes Back, What Do We Know?, The Psoas and Chakra 1 "Kinesthetic Balance", The Psoas and Chakra 2 "Flow Like Water", The Psoas and Chakra 3 "Function Meets Breath"

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Book SynopsisIn Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint author and respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons looks at one of the most important areas of the body: the pelvis and the sacroiliac joint. He takes readers on a fascinating journey of enlightenment, teaching us to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the pelvic girdle. Gibbons addresses key issues such as: * The walking/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis * Leg length discrepancy and its relationship to the kinetic chain and the pelvis * The laws of spinal mechanics * The relationship of the hip joint, gluteal muscles, lumbar spine to the pelvis * Sacroiliac joint screening In addition, he provides step-by-step techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional exercises for the pelvis that promote recovery.

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Book SynopsisFascia: What It Is and Why It Matters is the "must-have" book for everyone wanting to learn more about fascia as a tissue and a system. This second edition maintains the high standard of the first book while expanding on everything that made it so popular.By focusing first on the fundamentals of fascia as a tissue that surrounds, supports, and permeates all the muscle, bones, nerves, and organs, Lesondak takes the reader on a journey throughout their entire body from the perspective of the fascial system, making many stops along the way to ensure the reader understands what''s important and why it matters to the body. From the new rules of biomechanics, biotensegrity, cellular processes, musculoskeletal issues, proprioception, neuroscience and cognition, somatic dysfunction, and restoration - Lesondak deftly weaves all these concepts together with a deep appreciation for the history of science, fine storytelling sensibilities, and a sense of humor as well as a sense of wonder.

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Book Synopsis Presenting the essentials of neuroanatomy in the popular Board Review Series outline format, BRS Neuroanatomy, 7th Edition, presents up-to-date, high-yield coverage of the most tested topics on the latest USMLE Step 1 exam to help students excel in their courses and make the most of their board exam prep. This powerful, easy-to-use resource is packed with a wide range of conceptual illustrations, medical imaging, color brain photographs, clinical considerations, and more than 600 multiple-choice questions with accompanying answers and detailed explanations, providing everything students need to ensure course success and test-taking confidence. UPDATED! New and enhanced content throughout emphasizes high-yield coverage and clinical relevance for the most effective and efficient board exam preparation. UPDATED! More than 600 USMLE-style review questions with answers—including new clinically oriented questions in every chapter—provide ample practice and strengthen students’ mastery of the most commonly tested material. UPDATED! 198-question comprehensive exam boosts test-taking confidence and points students to specific content for remediation. NEW! Clinical Correlates boxes demonstrate important connections between neuroanatomical knowledge and clinical practice. More than 200 full-color illustrations and medical images clarify difficult concepts and complicated anatomical structures.

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Book SynopsisNurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition, has been fully revised and updated, with new and expanded features, to remain the essential self-test resource for nurses studying basic anatomy and physiology and preparing for exams. This book includes over 500 questions, each with fully explained answers. These include:â50 A&P illustrations and puzzle gridsâOver 200 glossary termsâMultiple choice questionsâTrue or false questionsâLabelling exercisesâMatch the termsâFill in the blank questionsEach main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: âIntegumentary systemâMusculoskeletal systemâNervous system âETable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 The human cellCHAPTER 2 Essential biology and biochemistryCHAPTER 3 The nervous system and special sensesCHAPTER 4 The endocrine systemCHAPTER 5 The cardiovascular systemCHAPTER 6 The respiratory systemCHAPTER 7 The urinary systemCHAPTER 8 The digestive systemCHAPTER 9 The male and female reproductive systemsCHAPTER 10 The integumentary systemCHAPTER 11 The musculoskeletal systemCHAPTER 12 The immune and lymphatic systemsCHAPTER 13 Genetics and inheritance

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Evolution's Bite, palaeoanthropologist Peter Ungar offers a compelling account of how the interaction of teeth, diet and environment has shaped human evolution."--Louise Humphrey, Nature "Evolution's Bite combines personal anecdotes from Ungar's own career with vivid historical accounts of the work of some of the pioneers in the fields of paleoanthropology, primatology, dental functional anatomy, and paleoclimatology... [W]ritten in an easy-to-read style."--K. Christopher Beard, Science "[A] fascinating exploration of the world of teeth and what they have to teach us about the evolution of modern humans and the environments that shaped that process... Ungar's book is about as close to a tour de force as a science book is likely to get. The writing is accessible, often witty, and the balance between discussion of what the empirical data has to show us and the history of the field of paleoarchaeology itself creates a narrative of the lives of both the discovered and the discoverers that is hard to put down... I recommend this book with my highest praise."--David Brock, NSTA Recommends "Ungar has spent his career studying the evolution of teeth. [Evolution's Bite] blends the results of his work with new research from many other disciplines... An excellent book for those with a serious interest in anthropology."--Library JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction 1 1 How Teeth Work 5 2 How Teeth Are Used 34 3 Out of the Garden 60 4 Our Changing World 87 5 Foodprints 110 6 What Made Us Human 140 7 The Neolithic Revolution 169 8 Victims of Our Own Success 198 Notes 209 Index 229

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Book Synopsis''What a multi-sensory pleasure in learning! I will be a better teacher and better clinician using what I am learning from this book.'' Carol M Davis DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTAThe emerging science of biotensegrity provides a fresh context for re-thinking our understanding of human movement, but its complexities can be formidable. Bodywork and movement professionals looking for an accessible and relevant guide to the concept and application of biotensegrity need look no further than Everything Moves: How biotensegrity informs human movement.In order to work with our own bodies and the bodies of our students, clients and teams most effectively, we need to understand the nature of our human structure. Everything Moves offers the enquiring bodyworker or movement professional, who wants to take their understanding of how to apply biotensegrity in their work to the next level, a practical and relatable guide to the biotensegral nature of our bodies, in which all of the parts are one, yet all are constantly changing.Throughout Everything Moves, concepts and ideas are presented with activities and exercises to make them tangible, accessible and applicable. The material presented is suitable for coaches and movement teachers new to biotensegrity, as well as those with more advanced levels of understanding.Whether your focus is performance, sports, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, yoga, Pilates, martial arts, or dance, any arena in which bodies move can be informed by Everything Moves!

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to mindful practices using experiential anatomy and yoga therapy to promote self-regulation and positive neuroplastic changes. This book teaches movement professionals and students how to deepen functional interoceptive awareness to compassionately explore and repattern habits of breath, alignment and movement.

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Book SynopsisThe Memory Palace of Bones: Exploring Embodiment Through the Skeletal System is an unprecedented exploration of the anatomy of the bones of the body, and a unique set of reflections on the role each individual bone plays in our lives, looking at both its physical and energetic contributions.Written and presented in an imaginative and highly readable style, the book describes each individual bone and, where appropriate, the surrounding joints. It combines the anatomical expertise of the authors with their appreciation for the beauty of the body, presenting a unique perspective that values extensive clinical expertise as well as imagination as a source of wisdom and depth.Seeing and discussing bones as a wisdom source is a topic that until now has never been systematically covered. The Memory Palace of Bones will be read and treasured by practitioners and students of massage therapy, bodywork, movement professionals, Zero Balancers, chiropractors, osteopaths, Rolfers, body-centered psychotherapists, students and teachers of yoga, performing artists and other health professionals as well as by laymen wanting a greater understanding of and connection to their bodies.Trade ReviewThe authors guide us on a rich and intimate journey to the heart and meaning of our bony skeleton. Somatic practitioners of all kinds can benefit from taking this journey and making it their own--so as to feel the breadth and depth of what the bones have to tell us, physiologically and psycho-emotionally. An impressive achievement. -- Kevin Frank and Caryn McHose, authors of How Life Moves, Explorations in Meaning and Body AwarenessA source of wisdom that offers readers an opportunity to manifest a personal transformation, one that can restore health and reignite one's passion for life. -- Bruce H. Lipton, PhD, author of The Biology of BeliefThe Memory Palace of Bones celebrates the musicality of cellular communication emanating from the resonant marrow of our being. Poetry and prose illuminate unexpected associations, evoking marvels of motion, sensuality of touch and delighted satisfaction. When the sirens of trans humanism scramble subtle signals of deep wisdom and artificial intelligence disturbs the delicacy of complex living systems, recalibrate, and attune with the experience of this book. -- Elizabeth Larkam author, Fascia in MotionThe most poetic journey through our innerness since Deane Juhan surprised us all with the soaring and elegant Job's Body. Like Deane, David Lauterstein and Jeff Rockwell are very experienced bodywork therapists and teachers. And also like Deane, they are artists with a deep appreciation of history, exploring the skeleton's subtle nuances and obscured meanings. Pure pleasure reading. -- Tom Myers

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, easy-to-consult pocket atlas is renowned for its superb illustrations and ability to depict sectional anatomy in every plane. Together with its two companion volumes, it provides a highly specialized navigational tool for all clinicians who need to master radiologic anatomy and accurately interpret CT and MR images. Special features of Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy: Didactic organization in two-page units, with high-quality radiographs on one side and brilliant, full-color diagrams on the other Hundreds of high-resolution CT and MR images made with the latest generation of scanners (e.g., 3T MRI, 64-slice CT) Color-coded schematic drawings that indicate the level of each section Consistent color coding, making it easy to identify similar structures across several slices Updates for the 4th edition of Volume II: CT imaging of the chest and abdomen in all 3 planes: axial, sagittal, and coronal New back-cover foldout featuring pulmonary and hepatic segments and lymph node stations Follows standard international classifications of the American Heart Association for cardiac vessels and the AJCC/UICC for mediastinal lymph nodes Compact, easy-to-use, highly visual, and designed for quick recall, this book is ideal for use in both the clinical and study settings.Table of ContentsThorax Axial Sagittal Coronal CT of the Heart—CT Angiography CT of the Heart—Two Chamber View of the Left Ventricle CT of the Heart—Four Chamber View of the Left Ventricle CT of the Heart—Short Axis View MRI of the Heart—Left Ventricular Inflow and Outflow Tract MRI of the Heart—Left Ventricular Outflow Tract MRI of the Heart—Two Chamber View of the Right Ventricle MRI of the Heart—Right Ventricular Outflow Tract MR Mammography Axial Abdomen CT of the Abdomen—Axial CT of the Abdomen—Sagittal CT of the Abdomen—Coronal Abdominal Spaces Pelvis MRI of the Female Pelvis—Axial MRI of the Female Pelvis—Sagittal MRI of the Female Pelvis—Coronal MRI of the Male Pelvis—Sagittal MRI of the Male Pelvis—Coronal MRI of the Prostate—Axial MRI of the Male Testes—Coronal MRI of the Penis—Sagittal MRI of the Penis—Axial Special MR Examinations MR Cholangiopancreatography MR Urography MR-Angiography MR-Angiography—Aorta MR-Angiography—Pulmonary Artery MR-Angiography—Abdominal Aorta MR-Angiography—Renal Artery MR-Angiography—Coeliac Trunk MR-Angiography—V. portae MR-Angiography—Arteries of the Hand MR-Angiography—Lower Extremity MR-Angiography—Pelvic Arteries MR-Angiography—Arteries of the Thigh MR-Angiography—Arteries of the Lower Leg

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Book SynopsisFull multiplanar coverage of the spine, extremities, and joints! Renowned for its superb illustrations and highly practical information, the third volume of this classic reference reflects the very latest in state-of-the-art imaging technology. Together with Volumes 1 and 2, this compact and portable book provides a highly specialized navigational tool for clinicians seeking to master the ability to recognize anatomical structures and accurately interpret CT and MR images. Highlights of Volume 3: New CT and MR images of the highest quality Didactic organization using two-page units, with radiographs on one page and full-color illustrations on the next Concise, easy-to-read labeling on all figures Color-coded, schematic diagrams that indicate the level of each section Sectional enlargements for detailed classification of the anatomical structure Comprehensive, compact, and portable, this popular book is ideal for use in both the classroom and clinical setting.Table of ContentsUpper Extremity Arm, Axial Shoulder, Coronal Shoulder, Sagittal Upper Arm, Coronal Upper Arm, Sagittal Elbow, Coronal Elbow, Sagittal Lower Arm, Sagittal Lower Arm, Coronal Hand, Coronal Hand, Sagittal Lower Extremity Leg, Axial Hip, Coronal Hip, Sagittal Thigh, Coronal Thigh, Sagittal Knee, Coronal Knee, Sagittal Lower Leg, Coronal Lower Leg, Sagittal Foot, Coronal Foot, Sagittal Spinal Column Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Coronal Cervical Spine, Axial Thoracic Spine, Sagittal Thoracic Spine, Axial Lumbar Spine, Sagittal Lumbar Spine, Coronal Lumbar Spine, Axial Sacrum

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Book SynopsisBRS Gross Anatomy, 10th Edition, presents the essentials of human anatomy in the popular Board Review Series outline format to help students master key information and confidently prepare for basic sciences level anatomy exams and the USMLE Step 1 board exam. Praised by students as the best review book for gross anatomy, this powerful, easy-to-use resource combines clear, concise writing, a clinically relevant approach, engaging radiographs and full-color illustrations, and more than 550 board-style review questions to ensure unparalleled exam preparation and position users for a successful transition to clinical practice. UPDATED! More than 550 USMLE-style, multiple-choice questions with answers and rationales—presented across chapter-ending exams and an end-of-book comprehensive exam—help students assess their mastery and build test-taking confidence. UPDATED! Clinical Correlatesreinforce connections between anatomical knowledge and clinical medicine. High-Yield Topics at the end of each chapter maximize study time with targeted preparation for board and anatomy course examinations. Board Review Series outline format with built-in learning aids and bolded key terms makes review easy and efficient. UPDATED! More than 200 full-color illustrations clarify anatomic structures in vivid detail. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more.

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Book SynopsisPlant Physiology and Development incorporates the latest advances in plant biology, making Plant Physiology the most authoritative and widely used upper-division plant biology textbook. Up to date, comprehensive, and meticulously illustrated, the improved integration of developmental material throughout the text ensures that Plant Physiology and Development provides the best educational foundation possible for the next generation of plant biologists.This new, updated edition includes current information to improve understanding while maintaining the core structure of the book. Figures have been revised and simplified wherever possible. To eliminate redundancy, stomatal function (Chapter 10 in the previous edition) has been reassigned to other chapters. In addition, a series of feature boxes related to climate change are also included in this edition.An enhanced ebook with embedded self-assessment, Web Topics and Web Essays and Study Questions is available with this edition.Trade ReviewAn excellent textbook for use in both plant physiology and plant biochemistry courses. The book presents concepts in language undergraduates readily grasp, with excellent illustrations, as well as great digital resources for the instructors." - Joshua BlakesleeThe integration of climate change is a huge bonus to me and one that I think will make the material more relevant to students." - Danielle WayWell organized description of the minerals needed by plants, why they are needed, and a good review of uptake and implications of this to the larger picture or general plant adaptions envinmental concerns." - Joseph SullivanIt is an excellent textbook for introductory plant physiology that covers all most all aspects of plant growth nd development." - Susheng GanAll things considered, this international 7th edition of Plant Physiology and Development by Lincoln Taiz, Ian Max Møller, Angus Murphy and Eduardo Zeiger is a most impressive textbook - for the subjects it covers. * Nigel Chaffey, Botany One *Table of ContentsI. Structure and Information Systems of Plant Cells 1 Plant and Cell Architecture 2 Cell Walls: Structure, Formation, and Expansion 3 Genome Structure and Gene Expression 4 Signals and Signal Transduction II. Transport and Translocation of Water and Solutes 5 Water and Plant Cells 6 Water Balance of Plants 7 Mineral Nutrition 8 Solute Transport III. Biochemistry and Metabolism 9 Photosynthesis: The Light Reactions 10 Photosynthesis: The Carbon Reactions 11 Photosynthesis: Physiological and Ecological Considerations 12 Translocation in the Phloem 13 Respiration and Lipid Metabolism 14 Assimilation of Inorganic Nutrients 15 Abiotic Stress IV. Growth and Development 16 Signals from Sunlight 17 Germination and Establishment 18 Vegetative Growth on the Primary Axis 19 Secondary Vegetative Growth 20 Control of Flowering and Floral Development 21 Gametophyte Development, Pollination, and Fruit Development 22 Embryogenesis: The Origin of Plant Architecture 23 Plant Senescence and Cell Death 24 Biotic Interactions

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Book SynopsisThe new 16th edition of Cunningham''s has been thoroughly revised for the modern-day anatomy student. The language has been simplified for easy understanding making this textbook ideal for students at undergraduate levels. Each dissection reflects current medical school teaching and is now broken down into clear step-by-step instructions. New learning features prepare students for the dissection lab, university examinations and clinical practice. Completely updated full colour artwork brings the friendly explanations to life. Following a logical structure, each chapter explains in a clear friendly manner the key knowledge expected of students. Improved diagrams with clear labelling and full colour illustrate key anatomical features bringing the text to life. Learning objectives introduce each dissection and clear step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow in the dissection lab. Throughout the book new clinical application boxes and radiology images explain how anatomy relates toTable of ContentsPart 1 Head and Neck 1: Introduction to the head and neck 2: The cervical vertebrae 3: The skull 4: The scalp and face 5: The posterior triangle of the neck 6: The anterior triangle of the neck 7: The back 8: The cranial cavity 9: Deep dissection of neck 10: The prevertebral region 11: The orbit 12: The eyeball 13: Organs of hearing and equilibrium 14: The parotid region 15: The temple and infratemporal region 16: The submandibular region 17: The mouth and pharynx 18: The tongue 19: The cavity of the nose 20: The larynx 21: The contents of the vertebral canal 22: The joints of the neck 23: MCQs for Part 1: Head and neck Part 2 The brain and spinal cord 24: Introduction to the brain and spinal cord 25: The meninges of the brain 26: The blood vessels of the brain 27: The spinal cord 28: The brain stem 29: The cerebellum 30: The diencephalon 31: The cerebrum 32: The ventricular system 33: MCQs for Part 2: brain and spinal cord Part 3: Cross-sectional anatomy 34: Cross-sectional anatomy of the head and neck Answers to MCQs

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Book SynopsisCovers surface and radiological anatomy and cutaneous and muscular innervations as well as gross anatomy. This title provides students with a resource for use before, during and after lab work, in preparation for examinations, and later on as a primer for clinical work.Trade Review"This revised edition is appropriate for all students in the health sciences and distinguishes itself from other atlases with its excellent dissection photographs, overviews, and clinical correlations. Each chapter includes osteological and radiographic images associated with the area, which results in repetition of figures throughout the book. It would be better to combine the osteological and radiographic images at the end of the four major regional sections rather than repeating plates in multiple chapters. The chapter on the perineum (chapter 38), omitted a few structures. This is not equivalent to a comprehensive textbook, but it provides more information and clinical comments than other basic atlases. It offers photographs of actual structures rather than illustrations, which may appeal to some students." Erin Leslie, PhD(Midwestern University) Doody Review:80/100Table of Contents1. Introduction to Anatomy UNIT 1: HEAD & NECK 2. Introduction to Head and Neck 3. Skull 4. Scalp and Face 5. Parotid, Temporal and Pterygopalatine Regions 6. Eye 7. Ear 8. Nose 9. Oral Region 10. Pharynx and Larynx 11. Submental Region 12. Anterior Triangle 13. Posterior Triangle/Deep Neck UNIT 2: UPPER LIMB 14. Introduction to the Upper Limb 15. Breast and Pectoral Regions 16. Axilla/Brachial Plexus 17. Scapular Region 18. Shoulder Complex 19. Arm 20. Elbow Joint/Cubital Fossa 21. Anterior Forearm 22. Posterior Forearm 23. Wrist and Hand Joints 24. Hand Muscles UNIT 3: TRUNK 25. Introduction to Trunk 26. Vertebral Column 27. Suboccipital Region 28. Back Muscles 29. Chest Wall and Mediastinum 30. Heart 31. Lungs 32. Diaphragm/Posterior Abdominal Wall 33. Abdominal Organs 34. Gastrointestinal Tract 35. Anterolateral Abdominal Wall/Inguinal Region 36. Pelvic Girdle 37. Pelvic Viscera - Male and Female 38. Perineum UNIT 4: THE LOWER LIMB 39. Introduction to the Lower Limb 40. Anteromedial Thigh 41. Hip Joint 42. Gluteal Region/Posterior Thigh 43. Knee Joint and Popliteal Fossa 44. Anterolateral Leg 45. Posterior Leg 46. Ankle and Foot Joints 47. Foot

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Reliability and Diagnostic Utility of the Orthopaedic Clinical Examination 2. Temporomandibular Joint 3. Cervical Spine 4. Thoracolumbar Spine 5. Sacroiliac Region 6. Hip and Pelvis 7. Knee 8. Foot and Ankle 9. Shoulder 10. Elbow and Forearm 11. Wrist and Hand

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Body 2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cells 4. Tissues 5. Organ Systems 6. Mechanisms of Disease 7. Skin & Membranes 8. Skeletal System 9. Muscular System 10. Nervous System 11. Senses 12. Endocrine System 13. Blood 14. Heart 15. Circulation of Blood 16. Lymphatic System & Immunity 17. Respiratory System 18. Digestive System 19. Nutrition & Metabolism 20. Urinary System 21. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance 22. Acid-Base Balance 23. Reproductive Systems 24. Growth, Development, & Aging 25. Genetics & Genetic Diseases Glossary Illustration/Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisA guided tour through the strange science of hormones and the age-old quest to control them.Trade Review"A rollicking history certain to get your intellectual and physiologic juices flowing. Adrenaline-tinged tales and hot flashes of history—just what the doctor ordered." -- Lisa Sanders, Diagnosis columnist - New York Times Magazine"A sweeping, glorious story of hormones, threaded through with sex, suffering, neurology, biology, medicine and self-discovery, Randi Hutter Epstein’s book manages to excite the imagination as well as calm it. The story is grippingly told, and Epstein manages to bring a whole system of science alive to her reading public." -- Siddhartha Mukherjee"Hormones may be ringmasters of the bodily circus, controlling everything from sex to metabolic function, but in this invigorating history they become stars of the show." -- Nature"Congratulations to my friend @randihepstein on the publication of her book! I loved reading it and highly recommend it to anyone interested in public health or your own health!" -- Chelsea Clinton"I’m hitting up the public library for two. The first is Randi Hutter Epstein’s Aroused: The history of hormones and how they control just about everything (Norton), which I hope will answer the most banal of questions as I continue my reluctant march through midlife: What the hell is happening to me?" -- Jennie Erin Smith, Summer Books 2018 - Times Literary Supplement"The field of endocrinology, as this compelling history shows, has manifested extremes of ingenuity and hubristic error." -- The New Yorker"A well-written and informative book on the history of hormone research." -- The New York Times Book Review"Here, a leading medical writer and professor at Yale University uncovers the true science of hormones and looks back into the basements, labs and back rooms where the study of endocrinology began." -- What to Read - Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisA lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate life and human culture.

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Book SynopsisAn Easier and Better Way to Learn Anatomy.The Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 4th Edition uses the act of coloring to provide you with a clear and concise understanding of anatomy. This interactive approach takes less time than rote memorization, and thoroughly fixes anatomical concepts in your mind for easier visual recall later.An invaluable resource for students of anatomy, physiology, biology, psychology, nursing & nutrition, medicine, fitness education, art, and more, the Anatomy Coloring Workbook includes:• 126 coloring plates with precise, easy-to-follow renderings of anatomical structures• Comprehensive explanations of the pictured structures and anatomical concepts• An introductory section on terminology to get you started and coloring suggestions to assist you• A glossary of common anatomical terms for quick reference• New injury & ailment appendices, with additional memorization techniquesThe includes the following sections:   •  Introduction to Anatomy   •  The Integumentary System   •  The Skeletal System    •  The Muscular System   •  The Nervous System    •  The Endocrine System   •  The Circulatory System   •  The Lymphatic System   •  The Digestive System    •  The Respiratory System   •  The Urinary System   •  The Reproductive System

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Anatomical position and planes Anatomical terms Movement Fascia Skin Skin color Dermatomes and myotomes Natural variation Palpation and percussion Ultrasound Ultrasound theory Doppler Types of transducer Imaging planes Screen orientation Ergonomics Manipulating the transducer Short-axis and long-axis views Image terminology Appearance of tissues 2. Thorax Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Bones Muscles Breast Thoracic cavity Ultrasound Anterior muscles of the thorax and lungs Heart Video 2.1 Colour Doppler ultrasound image sequence of the heart - apical view. 3. Abdomen Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Bones Abdominal regions Muscles Viscera Ultrasound Anterior abdominal musculature Gastrointestinal tract Liver Kidney Spleen Pancreas Vasculature Video 3.1 B-mode ultrasound image sequence of the jejunum - transverse view. 4. Pelvis and perineum Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Bones Muscles Viscera Perineum Pregnancy Ultrasound Male pelvis Female pelvis Video 4.1 Colour Doppler ultrasound image sequence of the bladder - mid-sagittal view. 5. Back Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Curvatures Bones Ligaments Joints Muscles Movements Vertebral canal and spinal nerves Ultrasound 6. Upper limb Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Shoulder Axilla Arm Forearm Hand Neurovascular structures Ultrasound Scalene triangle Shoulder region Deltoid muscle Rotator cuff muscles Anterior arm Posterior arm Elbow Anterior forearm Posterior forearm Hand Video 6.1 B-mode ultrasound image sequence of the long flexor tendons immediately proximal to the wrist - long-axis view. 7. Lower limb Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Gluteal region Thigh Knee joint Leg Foot Neurovascular structures Ultrasound Gluteal region Femoral triangle Anterior thigh Knee Medial thigh and adductor canal Posterior thigh and popliteal fossa Anterior leg Posterior leg Lateral leg Video 7.1 Colour Doppler ultrasound image sequence of the femoral artery and vein in the thigh - long-axis view. 8. Head and neck Conceptual overview Surface anatomy Head Neck Lymph Neurovascular Ultrasound Eye Parotid gland Submandibular gland Floor of the oral cavity Carotid system Thyroid gland Posterior triangle of neck Video 8.1 Colour Doppler ultrasound image sequence of the internal and external carotid arteries (red) and internal jugular vein (blue) in the neck - short-axis view.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful trigger point educational tool includes two charts: Trigger Points: Torso and Trigger Points: Extremities . Each chart illustrates and labels the muscles affected by trigger points, and shows trigger point locations with primary and secondary pain sensitive zones. Each chart includes a legend that explains how to identify particular trigger points and their pain zones.This edition has updated images and improved content organization to maximize visual impact. The torso chart shows trigger points of the upper torso and shoulder, posterior deep and anterior-posterior pain referral guide. The extremities chart shows upper extremity, lower extremity, and head and neck trigger points.Made in USAAvailable in the following versions: 20' x 26' heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners / set of 2 charts ISBN 9780781773072 20' x 26' heavy weight paper / set of 2 charts ISBN 9780781773065

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Book SynopsisThis dynamic tool designed to transform the way medical students and professionals approach Anatomy, blends foundational concepts with real-world clinical relevance. This book bridges the gap between preclinical learning and practical application. The MCQs challenge critical thinking, and the inclusion of clinical cases and progressive difficulty levels ensure readers master Human Anatomy and appreciate its indispensable role in diagnosis and patient management. Perfect for students, residents, and practicing physicians to build confident and informed medical practice globally.Key Features: Highlights the relationship between anatomical basics, function, and their application in emergency and operating room scenarios, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Structures MCQs from basic to advanced levels, aligning with Bloomâs taxonomy, to cater to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians, ensuring both foundational knowledge and advanced application. Features MCQs that commence with basic Human Anatomy and progress to clinical scenarios and real-life simulated cases, challenging readers to apply anatomical knowledge effectively in practical and clinical contexts.

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Book SynopsisAnatomy Essentials For Dummies(9781119590156) was previously published asAnatomy Essentials For Dummies (9781118184219). While this version features a newDummiescover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The core concepts you need to ace Anatomy Perfect for those just starting out or returning to Anatomy after some time away, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical Anatomy course. From names and technical terms to how the body works, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help ofAnatomy Essentials For Dummies. Designed for students who want the key concepts and a few exampleswithout the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal contentAnatomy Essentials For Dummiesis a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference. A useful and handy reference to the anatomy of the human bodyPerfect for a refresher or a quick refeTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Where to Go from Here 3 Chapter 1: Focusing on the Framework of Anatomy and Physiology 5 Looking at the Science of Anatomy and Physiology 6 Fitting anatomy and physiology into science 6 Breaking down the subsets of anatomy 6 Familiarizing Yourself with Anatomical Jargon 7 Arranging Organisms by Levels of Organization 10 Level I: The cellular level 10 Level II: The tissue level 10 Level III: The organ level 12 Level IV: The organ system level 12 Level V: The organism level 12 Metabolism: Keeping Body Processes in Motion 12 Seeing why your cells metabolize 13 Understanding the process behind cellular metabolism 14 Balancing Bodily Reactions with Homeostasis 18 Regulating body temperature 18 Maintaining a fluid balance 19 Examining blood glucose concentration 20 Gauging variables that keep the body balanced 21 Chapter 2: Examining Cell Biology Basics 23 How Cells Spend Their Time 23 Creating new cells 24 Manufacturing tissues 24 Constructing and moving products 24 Transmitting signals around the body 25 Exploring Eukaryotic Cells 25 Enclosing it all with the cell membrane 27 Relinquishing control to the nucleus 29 Giving the organelles a place to hang in the cytoplasm 29 Seeing how mitochondria provide energy to cells 29 Producing protein in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) 30 Taking out the trash with lysosomes 30 Macromolecules, the Building Blocks of Life 31 Naming the nucleic acids and nucleotides 31 Energizing organisms with polysaccharides 32 Peeking at proteins 32 Discovering How Genetic Material Makes You Who You are 33 Cycling through Life, Cell-Style 34 Progressing through interphase 34 Pushing ahead to DNA replication 34 Entering mitosis 35 Forming Tissues from Cells 37 Linking structures with connective tissue 37 Reviewing types of epithelial tissue 38 Chapter 3: Scoping Out the Body’s Structural Layers 41 The Skinny on Your Skeleton 42 Examining the skeleton’s makeup 42 Surveying joints and their movements 45 The 411 on the Muscular System 48 Seeing what your skeletal muscles do 48 Taking a look at tissue types 51 Making muscles contract: The sliding filament model 56 An Introduction to the Integument 58 Studying up on the structure of the integument 59 Accessorizing your skin 62 Chapter 4: Getting to the Heart of the Circulatory System 65 Analyzing the Cardiac Anatomy 65 Examining the shape of the heart 66 Looking at the heart’s tissues 68 Observing how blood flows to (and from) the heart 69 Meet Your Blood Vessels 70 Beginning at the arteries 71 Moving on to the capillaries 72 Traveling through the veins 74 Discovering What’s in Your Blood 76 Plasma: Your protein carrier 76 Red blood cells: In charge of moving O2 and CO2 77 Platelets: The clotting cells 78 White blood cells: The body’s defenders 78 Focusing on the Physiology of Circulation 78 The cardiac cycle: Conducting electricity 79 On the beating path: Blood flow through the heart and body 81 Measuring the importance of blood pressure 83 Hemostasis: Stopping the flow 84 Chapter 5: Taking a Deep Breath with the Respiratory System 85 Surveying the Duties of the Respiratory System 85 Nosing around Your Respiratory Anatomy 86 An entrance to the system: The nose 87 Passing through the pharynx 87 Winding through the windpipe, or trachea 88 The lungs: The pair that just don’t quit 89 Exchanging gases at the respiratory membrane 90 The comptroller of ventilation: The diaphragm 91 Discovering the Ins and Outs of Breathing 92 Breathing under normal conditions 92 Seeing how stress affects breathing 94 Controlling your breathing 94 Chapter 6: Getting on Track with the Digestive System 97 Your Digestive System in a Nutshell 98 Moving through the Structures of the Digestive Tract 99 Allowing entry: The mouth 99 Sending food to the stomach: The pharynx and esophagus 100 Lining it up: The walls 101 Breaking it all down: The stomach 102 Importing and exporting: The intestines 103 Doing the Chemical Breakdown 105 The liver 106 The pancreas 108 Digestive fluids, enzymes, and hormones 109 Chapter 7: Passing through the Urinary System 111 Running Down the Urinary System’s Responsibilities 111 Surveying the Structures of the Urinary System 113 Creating urine: The kidneys 113 Holding and releasing: The urinary tract 115 The Yellow River 117 Looking at the composition of urine 117 Filtering the blood 118 Reabsorbing selectively 119 Expelling urine 120 Maintaining Homeostasis 120 Connecting fluid balance and blood pressure 121 Regulating blood pH 122 Chapter 8: Making Babies: The Reproductive System 125 Surveying the Functions of the Reproductive System 125 Making Gametes 126 Crossing over with meiosis 127 Producing female gametes: Ova 127 Developing male gametes: Sperm 129 Merging ova and sperm to determine sex 129 The Egg-citing Female Reproductive System 130 A woman’s reproductive organs 130 A woman’s (approximately) monthly cycle 133 Furthering Fertilization: The Male Reproductive System 136 A man’s reproductive organs 137 Seminal fluid and ejaculation 138 Pausing for Pregnancy 139 Achieving fertilization 139 Succeeding with implantation 140 Adapting to pregnancy 140 Going through labor and delivery 142 Chapter 9: Exploring the Nervous, Endocrine, and Immune Systems 143 Controlling it All: The Nervous System 144 Surveying the neural tissues 144 Traveling the integrated networks 147 Sending Messages Chemical-Style with the Endocrine System 149 Homing in on hormones 150 Grouping the glands 152 Defending Your “Self” with the Immune System 155 Loving Your Lymphatic System 156 Identifying immune system cells 158 Chapter 10: Ten Phabulous Physiology Phacts 161 Only Humans Have Opposable Thumbs 161 Human Milk is the Best Milk 162 You’re (Surprisingly) as Hairy as a Gorilla 162 You Can Process Fear and Emotion 163 You Smell Like You See 163 Your Mouth is More Efficient Than a Chimp’s 164 Millions of Microbes Owe You Their Lives 164 Oxygen Can be Dangerous 164 You Can Control Your Breathing but Fido Can’t 165 Hemoglobin Dominates Your Red Blood Cells 166 Index 167

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Book SynopsisWith the ever-increasing popularity of injectable toxins and fillers, all clinical practitioners in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures need to be experts in the anatomy of the face. This is a detailed and informative guide from international experts to all aspects of the facial anatomy of the presenting clinical patient - how it changes with age, how it differs in different patients, how it is layered, and what danger zones it may contain. An integral ebook contains videos demonstrating how injection can best be accomplished in each of the anatomical areas considered.Trade Review"...a treasure trove of essential anatomy and techniques relating to face/neck fillers and neurotoxins."- Doody's ReviewTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword. Contributors. Aesthetic Regions of the Face. Facial Layers. Aging of Skin, Soft Tissue, and Bone. Myomodulation. Botulinum Toxins. Absorbable Soft Tissue Fillers: Core Characteristics. Complications of Absorbable Fillers. Forehead. Temporal Region and Lateral Brow. Periorbital Region and Tear Trough. Cheek and Zygomatic Arch. Nose. Nasolabial Region. Lips. Perioral Region. Chin and Jawline. Neck and Décolletage. Video Appendix: How I Do Regional Treatments. Index.

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Book SynopsisA charming investigation of core body temperature regulation and its powerful effect on human civilisation.Trade Review"Hans Rocha IJzerman sticks a thermometer into every human and animal behavior to show us how much depends on outside and inside temperature. It is a surprising take that illuminates far more than you might think." -- Frans de Waal, New York Times best-selling author of Mama’s Last Hug

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction A New York Times Editors' Choice A Science Friday Best Science Book to Read This Summer A myth-busting voyage into the female bodyTrade Review"Vagina Obscura should cause a revolution in how we think about the vagina." -- Rosamund Urwin - The Sunday Times"This book is what we've been waiting for." -- Francesca Brown - Stylist"This is something about our own bodies that are so often treated as mysterious and unknown when they’re not unknown. We actually know quite a bit. The topic of this book is relevant to everybody." -- Riley Black - Science Friday"Rachel E. Gross’s mesmerizing and often humorous Vagina Obscura vividly uncovers the scientific and popular biases that have colluded to stem our knowledge about 'down there.' Gross brilliantly investigates questions regarding sex, sexuality, and r" -- Elizabeth Reis, author of Bodies in Doubt: An American History of Intersex

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the highly successful first edition, published in 2006, the second edition of Basic Orthopaedic Sciences has been fully updated and revised, with every chapter rewritten to reflect the latest research and practice. The book encompasses all aspects of musculoskeletal basic sciences that are relevant to the practice of orthopaedics and that are featured and assessed in higher specialty exams. While its emphasis is on revision, the book contains enough information to serve as a concise textbook, making it an invaluable guide for all trainees in orthopaedics and trauma preparing for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) as well as for surgeons at MRCS level, and other clinicians seeking an authoritative guide.The book helps the reader understand the science that underpins the clinical practice of orthopaedics, an often neglected area in orthopaedic training, achieving a balance between readability and comprehensive detail. Topics covered include biomechanics, biomaterialTrade ReviewPraise for the previous edition:"This book is very well edited, and has proven to be an invaluable book in many orthopaedic libraries. It has been recommended by many candidates as a useful tool for the FRCS exam, making it the gold standard and the bible in basic orthopaedic sciences revision."—Orthopaedic Product NewsTable of ContentsStatistics. Genetics. Skeletal embryology. Orthopaedic pharmacology. Inflammation and infection .Imaging techniques .Orthopaedic oncology. Ligament and tendon. Meniscus. Articular cartilage. Nerve. Skeletal muscle. Basics of bone. Bone injury, healing and grafting. Intervertebral disc. Basic concepts in biomechanics. Biomaterial behaviour. Biomaterials. Hip biomechanics. Knee biomechanics. Spine biomechanics. Shoulder and elbow biomechanics. Biomechanics of the wrist and hand. Biomechanics of the foot and ankle. Friction, corrosion, lubrication and wear. Gait. Prosthetics. Orthotics. Inside the operating theatre.

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Book SynopsisAnatomy & Phsiology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and providing added-value features like summaries of key books and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam.The book uses a structure that mirrors the way anatomy & physiology is taught on many university courses, providing a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Extensively illustrated, the book also covers modern methods of investigation, relevant aspects of modern genetics, sports injuries, environmental and evolutionary considerations, and the physiological aspects of AIDS. Topics covered include: cells and tissues; the skeleton; muscle; body coverings and body systems; the upper limb; the lower limb; the abdomen; tThe thorax; the head and neck; basic biophysics and c

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Book SynopsisThis classic illustration of The Lymphatic System was drawn by medical illustrator Peter Bachin in 1957. Finely detailed and meticulously labeled central illustration shows the human body dissected to reveal the lymphatic system running throughout.Smaller Illustrations depict: internal iliac lymph node lymph vessels & lymph nodes of the stomach, pancreas, spleen and biliary tract lymph vessels & lymph nodes of the small intestine lymph vessels & lymph nodes of the inguinal region, pelvis and the posterior wall of the abdomen Made in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20' x 26' heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587790256 20' x 26' heavy paper ISBN 9781587790263

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Book Synopsis The Respiratory System illustrates the complete respiratory system from the frontal sinus to the diaphragm.central illustration shows the lungs and conducting system.Includes detailed labeled views ofparanasal sinuses - anterior and lateral viewmuscles and cartilages of the larynxbronchopulmonary segmentsrespiratory mucosaAlso shows a detail of the structure of intrapulmonary airways and the cross section of alveolusexplains the conducting system and gas exchangeexplains and diagrams lungs and pleurae and ventilationMade in USAAvailable in the following versions: 20' x 26' heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587790539 20' x 26' heavy weight paper ISBN 9781587790546

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Book Synopsis Anatomy of the Brain with illustrations by renowned medical illustrator Keith Kasnot is one of our most popular charts. Beautiful, clear illustrations make the structures of the brain come alive . All illustraions are clearly labeled and vividly colored. Illustrations include:Central image showing major structures, cerebral hemispheres and key cranial nervesArteries of the Brain (base and right side views)Venous SinusesLobes of the brainCross-section of meninges & venous sinusesTypical nerve and glial cells,Circulation of cerebrospinal fluid Made in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20' x 26' heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587790898 20' x 26' heavy paper ISBN 9781587790904

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Book SynopsisOne of our most popular charts, Human Spine Disorders illustrates how one's posture changes due to different types of spinal disorders and also shows various causes of back painThe central image shows a lateral view of a normal spinal column and its location in the human body the 4 curvature regions of the spine are indicated vertebrae are labeledAlso illustrates the following normal anatomy:detailed labeled cross-section of a typical cervical vertebratypical cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebraestructural features of an intervertebral discfunction of the intervertebral discsDiscusses and illustrates the following diseases and disorders and how they can cause back pain:the effects of osteoporosis on bonesvarious fractures of the vertebrae and sacrumshows and explains hyperkyphosis, scolosis, and hyperlordosis shows tumors on the spinal column, ilium, sacrum, and spinal cordarthritis of the hipherniated discMade in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20' x 26' heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587794438 20' x 26' heavy paper ISBN 9781587793998 19-3/4' x 26' latex free plastic styrene with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587794650

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Book SynopsisA detailed chart showing normal anatomy of the foot and common injuries. Each illustration is clealy labeled and injuries are textually described.Anatomy and Injuries of the Foot and Ankle illustrates the following normal anatomy:medial view of the bones and ligaments of the foot and anklelateral view of the bones and ligaments of the foot and anklenerve and blood supply to the foot and ankle plantar view of arteries and nerves.Anatomy and Injuries of the Foot and Ankle illustrates and describes the following common injuries: Forefoot injuries : bunions, Morton's neuroma, bunionette (Tailor's bunion), and hammertoe Midfoot injuries: Jones' fracture, Chopart avulsion fracture, Lisfranc dislocation, metatarsal stress fracture Hindfoot injuries : Achilles' tendon rupture, tarsal tunnel syndrome (which is becoming more common among snowboarders),calcaneal fracture and plantar fasciitis with heel spurs common sprains and factures impingements The chart also visually and textually describes movement about the ankle: inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion, and plantar flexion.Made in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20' x 26' heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587798382 20' x 26' heavy paper ISBN 9781587798375 19-3/4' x 26' Latex free styrene plastic with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587798399

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Book SynopsisA user-friendly illustrated guide to all the major skeletal muscles, written for students and practitioners. This concise, pocket-sized guide is a full-color, on-the-go reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy. Easy to use and fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, it provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, blood supply, and action. Each muscle drawing is accompanied by a unique inset of the relevant attachments, which (along with the precise text) paints a complete picture from which to learn. There is a useful appendix that clearly illustrates the dermatomes and sensory nerve supply to further enhance the reader’s knowledge. While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates, The Pocket Atlas of Skeletal Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.Trade Review“The illustrations are of a very high quality, both in terms of presentation and pedagogical value.” © Doody’s Review Service, 2024, Dana J Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA, Parker University (4-star review)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Anatomical TermsChapter 2. The Muscular SystemChapter 3. Muscles of the Scalp and FaceChapter 4. Muscles of the NeckChapter 5. Muscles of the TrunkChapter 6. Muscles of the Shoulder and ArmChapter 7. Muscles of the Forearm and HandChapter 8. Muscles of the Hip and ThighChapter 9. Muscles of the Leg and FootAppendix. Dermatomes and Sensory Nerve Supply

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Book SynopsisMaking big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore the human body. Did you know that your body is two-thirds water? Or that it takes two days for food to go right through your body? The human body is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about the human body. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.

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Book SynopsisThis practical and engaging coloring book helps yoga teachers and students develop their knowledge of the human body. Enhancing your yoga anatomy knowledge beyond basic training can improve your understanding of the biomechanics of the human body as well as how to reduce chances of injury. Katie Lynch covers physiology of the breath, movements of the joints, workings of the spine, shoulders and pelvis and in-depth muscle information, providing anatomical drawings to color in and so allowing learners to visually connect with the new information.The second part of the book introduces Asana Anatomy specifically related to yoga postures, which shows the reader how to break down the knowledge and apply it to specific asanas. Featuring 100+ illustrations and backed by rigorous scientific knowledge, it is the ultimate tool for all those interested in practising yoga effectively and safely.Trade ReviewThis is a comprehensive visual guide to muscles, bones, joints and movement patterns as they relate to yoga. Even for those who are less interested in colouring, the book provides a useful refresher of yoga anatomy for trainee and established teachers alike. I particularly liked the section on asana anatomy which is a handy reminder of what is happening in the body when we practise selected poses. -- Sian O'Neill, Editor, Yoga Teaching Handbook and Yoga Student HandbookKatie Lynch's Complete Yoga Anatomy Colouring Book is a happy addition to my library of yoga books. Colouring has long been recognised for its therapeutic qualities, and the mindful act of colouring in images of muscles we use every day on our yoga mat reinforces and deepens the awareness in a very gentle, considerate manner. We don't have to stress ourselves by being out-faced with long words we feel we have to remember: as if by magic, the words accompany the images we have brought to life through colouring. This awareness in turn seeps into our practice, and we are able to relate more organically with our iliopsoas as we manoeuvre from Virabhadrasana I to II, say; or we are able to more fully comprehend the incredible power of the diaphragm as we hang out in Urdhva Dhanurasana; or, having moved our nicely sharpened crayon over the attachment for the soleus muscle, it is as if switching on an inner illumination. Aha! So that's where it attaches. Last week I didn't even know it existed ... And so, as our neurons bend, flex, extend and rotate, abduct and adduct - both internally and externally - to the inner rhythm, we regress to progress. Whether one is a yoga practitioner, teacher, student, student teacher or teacher of teachers - or all of the above - this is a book worth making time for. -- Wendy TeasdillThis will make understanding asana and the interaction of the muscles so much easier. A must for new teachers, but will also help established teachers to re-inspire our teaching or sharpen our understanding. * Hazel Faithfull, BWY Teacher *Table of ContentsSection one: Anatomy. 1. Breath/Lungs. 2. Movement. 3. Skeletal System. 4. Joints. 5. Muscular System. 6. A deeper look into the Spine. 7. A deeper look into the Pelvis. 8. A deeper look into the Shoulders. Section two: Asana Anatomy. Poses with Action & Muscles chart. Standing Poses. Sitting Poses. Inversions.

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Book SynopsisHistory and science collide in the fascinating history of anatomy, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci and the full-body papier-mâché model produced by Louis Auzoux to the crimes of William Burke and William Hare in 19th-century Edinburgh. This history of how anatomy was studied focuses on Edinburgh and the West Port murders in 1828 and acknowledges the science’s reliance on dead bodies taken without consent. Edinburgh was an important centre for medical teaching at this time but the sixteen murders exposed the darker side of the practice and study of medicine – the bodies were sold by Burke and Hare to the Edinburgh University anatomist Dr Robert Knox. The book accompanies a major exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland beginning 2 July 2022 which charts five hundred years of medical exploration.Table of ContentsIntroduction/History of Anatomy/Edinburgh and Anatomy/the West Port murders/An end to grave robbing, Further reading, Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisSimple, step-by-step instructions on how to draw, learn and interpret the anatomy you need to know as a medical student. More than a simple colouring book, this unique title shows you how to draw key anatomical structures. This active drawing process reinforces learning and aids understanding and retention. An overview illustration and detailed explanation is followed by instructions to show you how to draw the anatomy yourself one simple step at a time – this methodical approach will help you remember what goes where! Features hundreds of full-colour hand-drawn illustrations that are easy to copy and remember – you don’t have to be a brilliant artist, you just need some coloured pens and blank paper … Chapters cover from head to toe, via the skin, cardiac anatomy and the respiratory system – everything you need is described. “The easy, proven way to actively learn anatomy"Trade ReviewAn incredibly helpful resource to learn anatomy ! ‘Anatomy can be challenging to grasp due to its complexities but that’s where I found Quick Draw Anatomy to be really helpful because of its hand-drawn illustrations strike the perfect balance between simplicity and detail, which made visualising relations between structures much easier and really aided in grasping key anatomical concepts. On a more personal note, I found the drawing guides along with the illustrations to be incredibly beneficial in consolidating my what I had learnt because it tested my understanding regarding the positions of structures in relation to one another. Overall I believe this is a key resource for students learning anatomy as it provides clarity to a very complex subject through its simplified approach.' Amazon reviewer Great Anatomy Book!!! ‘I find anatomy at Medical School really tricky and this book has helped me out lots! It's great to visualise the anatomical structures and by drawing them out yourself you can fully visualise the placement and overall cohesive structure. It does include lots of detail so enables you as a student to work through the drawing easily. I find that drawing the structures on a whiteboard and then having to challenge myself to name them useful too! I recommend this book to anyone who really likes a bit of drawing and wants to learn in a different, more visual and relaxing way.' Amazon reviewer Table of Contents1. Head, neck and neuro-anatomy 2. Vertebral column and the back 3. Cardiac anatomy 4. Airway and respiratory system 5. Abdomen 6. Pelvis and reproductive systems 7. Upper limb 8. Lower limb 9. Skin, immune system and breast

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