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Cael, Christy.

Functional anatomy : musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, and palpation for manual therapists / Christy Cael. - Philadelphia : Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, c2010. - xvi, 446 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - LWW massage therapy & Bodywork educational series . - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the human body -- Osteology and arthrology -- Myology -- Shoulder -- Elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand -- Head, neck, and face -- Trunk -- Pelvis, thigh, and knee -- Leg, ankle, and foot.

'Functional Anatomy' was written to help students of human movement and bodywork understand how anatomical structures work together to create motion. This understanding is essential to students preparing for careers as fitness and sports professionals, who routinely analyze complex movement patterns.

ISBN: 9780781774048 0781774047

LCCN: 2009010983

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101498953 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Musculoskeletal system--Anatomy.
Kinesiology.
Manipulation (Therapeutics)
Musculoskeletal System--anatomy & histology.
Movement--physiology.
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena.
Palpation.

LC Class. No.: QM100.C34 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 611/.7