Book Description

This book is meant for the study of the human surface anatomy. The book contains detailed photographs of the surface muscular system of the entire body. To further illustrate the images there is a sketch connected to each photograph. The book is both a user-friendly encyclopedia and a serious textbook, aimed at people with an interest in the human surface anatomy: its location and action. Especially students of physical therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, relaxation and phychomotoric therapy, physical education and sports medicine, will find valuable support and inspiration to help learning about the human surface anatomy and muscle action. But also students who through their education qualify to teach and instruct in strength exercises, such as fitness instructors and personal trainers, will benefit greatly from this book. The section with strength training exercises is easily accessible and all exercises can be performed with very simple equipment. Regardless of your level of fitness, everybody will be able to find inspiration for strength training and exercises that can be trained at home. One of the key thoughts of this book is to link theory and practice and thus enabling the reader to turn the theoretical knowledge of human surface anatomy into practice by means of muscle testing, localization and training exercises. The book is a beautiful and user-friendly reference book, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in human anatomy and muscle training, or simply for sharing in the fascination of the human body. "Practical Surface Anatomy - a functional atlas of images" was written, photographed and illustrated by some of the best in their respective fields in Denmark.