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Anatomy of Movement
Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints...more
Paperback, 316 pages
Published
December 2nd 2007
by Eastland Press
(first published 1993)
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Excellent, dense and technical, this book looks at the inner workings of the skeleton, joints and muscles as they pertain to human movement. Discussions of how movement relates to organs and other parts of human anatomy are not included, which focuses the book on just movement. If you're looking for how movement can affect internal organs, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a very thorough explanation of how the body moves, this is your book.
Highly recommended for yoga stud...more
Highly recommended for yoga stud...more
This book is amazing. Not only is the information presented in a logical and fascinating way, but the illustrations are so incredibly good and sensitive that this is, no joke one of the two best artistic anatomy books I've ever seen. In any artistic or medical situation I make sure I have my copy of this book with me.
This is seriously one of the most useful books you can ever possibly purchase.
This is seriously one of the most useful books you can ever possibly purchase.
Excellent book on body mechanics. The author a ballet practitioner, provides hundreds of illustrations of anatomical parts of the body including bones, muscle, ligaments, and the possible movements for each part of the body. A great reference for anyone into sports and has a desire to better understand the body.
Another perfect book for anyone interested in movement. The descriptions of how the body works to create movement and the types of movement are detailed and easy to understand. A must-have for massage therapists and fitness instructors.
This book is so informative that I am never not reading it.
This book is so informative that I am never not reading it.
Recommend by my pilates instructor. Flipped through it and it looks AWESOME. Thinking of ordering it from B&N, I want to have it, and it's not available from the library.
Very good anatomy book- clear illustrations of muscles and bones, along with pictures of different movements
The illustrations and description of the body mechanics involved are wonderful.
A great reference for understanding anatomy and muscle structure.
I loved this book. I read it the summer before I took an intense biology course and it really helped me to understand the material. I still have it 4 years later!
This book is from the required reading list for my yoga teacher training class. While I haven't read the entire book (we still haven't studied the forearm and the hand), I must say this book's drawings and attention to detail make it an excellent resource for those studying anatomy for dance or yoga.
I am reading this book again because it is just such a wonderful perspective on anatomy from a very functional perspective. It probably isn't the last time I will read it, either. I think this one is a must read for any manual or movement therapist.
This book might be more of a browser that I'll revisit from time to time. It's incredibly well laid-out, discussing each part of the body and the mechanics of its movement. Fascinating stuff these flesh sacks we walk around in all day.
The thrill-ride of the summer!
Jokes aside, this is an excellent reference I would recommend to anyone. The depth of explanation and detail and the precision of the diagrams make this a volume I will surely hold onto.
Jokes aside, this is an excellent reference I would recommend to anyone. The depth of explanation and detail and the precision of the diagrams make this a volume I will surely hold onto.
This book was written by a dancer for dancers - it is a great book for anyone interested in movement as it shows the muscles as they 'are in motion'. Terrific reference book!
"Short, deep muscles (e.g., those inserting on the vertebrae or foot bones) tend to be responsible for precise, small-scale adjustments rather than gross movements."
This is an excellent reference book for anyone involved in movements of any kind ;-) The drawings are very clear and the book is easy to navigate.
Great need-to-know guide. Use this when studying pilates and yoga. Excellent reference tool when used with a more traditional anatomy book.
I'm re-reading this in preparation for more Pilates training. Great book for those who want to know more about the anatomy of movement!
I am using this book to research foot physiology. The illustrations are beautiful and easy to understand.
clear explanations of the basics of anatomy/myology
succinct and elegant illustrations.
succinct and elegant illustrations.
So comprehensive, it'll forever be on my "currently reading" list.
consume slowly as it is dense. Great reference text for yoga.
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very helpful in my Feldenkrais sstudies.
For a yoga immersion
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