192 pages, full colour
 

Chris Jarmey,  The Concise Book of Muscles. Revised Edition

A clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups. They include muscles of the face head, and neck; the trunk; the shoulder and upper arm; the forearm and hand; the hip and thigh; and the leg and foot. Each of the groups is given a distinctive color to make it easy to identify, and each muscle is shown in its relationship to the skeleton. Each gets a complete profile, including origin/insertion, action of the muscle, which nerve controls it, movements that use it, and exercises and stretches that strengthen it. The Concise Book of Muscles shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. This expanded edition of a leading anatomy reference book includes 20 muscles not previously covered, adding greater depth to the original edition while remaining accessible and affordable.

The crystal clear illustrations of individual muscles make this book a must-have for any serious student of human anatomy. Each muscle presented in the quick reference format of the book is described by Latin name, origin, insertion, action, innervations, basic functional movement, sports that heavily use it, movements or injuries that can damage it, and common problems when it is unbalanced. It will help the student and practitioner to not only learn the anatomy, but to understand and apply the information contextually.

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$45

  Review in Massage Today, 10 out of 10

The Concise Book of Muscles was written to be a quick reference to offer useful information about the main skeletal muscles central to sports, dance and exercise. Despite its title, it contains plenty of information. The explanation on the layout of the book is easy to understand and should be read before you start the book. In chapter one, called “The Moving Body,” the author covers anatomical directions, regional areas, planes of the body, anatomical and other movements, skeletal and muscular systems, muscular attachments, isometric and isotonic contractions and group action of muscles.

In the next six chapters, we view six different groups of muscles. To make it easy for future reference, each of these six chapters is color-coded with a different color. So, once you have used the book and noted the colors and muscles, you will know where to turn to find the muscles of the face, head and neck, muscles of the trunk, muscles of the shoulder and upper arm, muscles of the forearm and hand, muscles of the hip and thigh, or muscles of the leg and foot. With the information being presented in a uniform style throughout the book, it’s easy for the reader to locate information quickly. For most muscles included in this book, you will find the following information: name of the muscle; a drawing of the muscle with the insertion in blue and the origin in red; some fundamental exercises to strengthen the muscle; some stretches for the muscle; description of the action; nerves that activate the muscle; sports that utilize the muscle; movements or injuries that might damage the muscle and common problems when the muscle is chronically tight; movement or effect caused when the muscle contracts; and everyday activities to which the muscle contributes.

With all of the different books and card sets that do an excellent job in covering this same information, the reason I thought you might want to purchase The Concise Book of Muscles was the format. Being a paperback and easy to carry, the arrangement of the muscles and the organization makes it easy to use. The question is, will you want to spend more money on another muscle book when your textbooks already cover the same information. I would, if you are working with sports massage or active clients who come to you for massage. Otherwise, it would be of interest to high school students and adults involved in sports, dance and exercise activities.

 
  “An easy-to-use reference book...it will help the student and practitioner to not only learn the anatomy, but to understand and apply the information. An excellent addition to the library of anyone studying the human body.”
—James Earls, B.A. (Hons.), Structural Integration and Massage Practitioner, Ultimate Massage Solutions

“One of the best anatomy textbooks ever published in its clarity and ease-of-use.”
—Connections, magazine for bodyworkers and therapists

“The information and method of presentation in this book for the therapist is unrivalled in its usefulness as a learning tool.”
—Russell Humpage, Master Medica, Physical Therapy Book Specialists

 

About the Author:

Chris Jarmey, M.C.S.P., D.S., M.R.S.S., qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1979. He is the author of several best-selling books, primarily on Eastern medical practices and bodywork methods. Chris teaches body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe.

We regret to announce the passing of Chris Jarmey in 2008, renowned physiotherapist and author of such anatomy and bodywork guides as The Concise Book of Muscles, A Practical Guide to Acu-Points, and Shiatsu: The Complete Guide. The founder of the European Shiatsu School, Jarmey was proficient in a wide array of bodywork techniques and therapies, including yoga, qi gong, acupuncture, shiatsu, and osteopathy. His thorough knowledge of musculo-skeletal anatomy and body mechanics made his books indispensable for practitioners of bodywork therapy all over the world. He will be missed by his family, friends, and readers.
   

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