
The Massage Connection
Anatomy and Physiology
Kalyani Premkumar(Author)
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. January 2003
Book
Hardback
704 pages
978-0-7817-3476-9 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
550 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 279 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-3476-9 (9780781734769)
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Content
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Integumentary system Skeletal system and Joints Muscular system - Muscle tissue & Physiology 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 system & Immunity - 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 anatomy & muscle Pathological/Physiological conditions - Basic concepts of disease & illness - Inflammation and healing - Neoplasia - Pain - Stress - Aging Case studies Word index & key references