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Anatomy of Movement is 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. The emphasis is on basic human anatomy as it relates to external body movement. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author takes the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in physical disciplines. Features: *
Library's review
'Calais-Germain truly understands the musculoskeletal system, its functional anatomy and potential dysfunctions. This book is a 'must-have' for bosy workers.' - John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M. Author, Craniosacral Therapy
'Anatomy of Movement fills a great clinical need. No other book describes
'Our students love it! The consistent sequencing of information about each bosy region helps students develop a thinking process about that part, i.e., 'this is how it's put together, so this is how it works.'' - Pat Archer, M.S., L.M.P., A.T.C. Director fo Education, Brenneke School of Massage, Seattle
Anatomy of Movement is a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of th physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body.
In clear and consise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author takes the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk.
The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines.
Blandine Calais-German's life long involvement with dance, both as a performer and teacher, eventually led to more formal study fo the complex, integrated movements of the body. From 1977 to 1980 she studies physiotherapy at th French School of Orthopedics and Massage in Paris.
In physiotherapy, body movements are analyzed both in terms of their neurophysiologial and mecahnical aspects, which allows for a better understanding of the actual mechanisms of movement. From her work with dance and physiotherapy, the author developed an innovative method for teaching the physical stuctures of anatomy in relation to movement.
Blandine Calais-Germain presently lives in a small town in the south of France with her husban and their two children.
1 Introduction
Anatomical position
Planes of movement
Other anatomical reference terms
Skeleton
Internal anatomy of a bone
Joints
Cartilage
Joint capsule
Ligaments
Muscle tissue
Muscle shapes
Muscle contraction
2 The trunk
Landmarks
Movements of the trunk
Vertebral column
Vertebral stucture
Vertebral movements
Pelvis
Sacrum
Lumbar spine
Thoracic spine
Cervical spine
Prosterior muscles of trunk
Anterior neck mucles
Thoracic cage
Muscles of respiration
Abdominal muscles
3 The shoulder
Landmarks
Movements
Clavicle Scapula
Humerus
Glenohumeral joint
Shoulder muscles
Arm muscles
4 The elbow
Landmarks
Radius and ulna
Joint capsule
Flexion/extension
Pronation/supination
5 The wrist & hand
Lanmarks
Bones
Joints
Movements
Muscles
6 The hip and knee
Landmarks
Bones
Hip joint
Movements of the hip
knee joint
movements of knee
Muscles of hip
Muscles of knee
Summary of movements
7 The ankle and foot
Landmarks
Bones
Joints
Movements
Muscles
Summary of movements-stability
'Anatomy of Movement fills a great clinical need. No other book describes
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function and structural realities of movement so clearly and simply.' - Michael Smith, M.D. Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, New York'Our students love it! The consistent sequencing of information about each bosy region helps students develop a thinking process about that part, i.e., 'this is how it's put together, so this is how it works.'' - Pat Archer, M.S., L.M.P., A.T.C. Director fo Education, Brenneke School of Massage, Seattle
Anatomy of Movement is a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of th physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body.
In clear and consise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author takes the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk.
The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines.
Blandine Calais-German's life long involvement with dance, both as a performer and teacher, eventually led to more formal study fo the complex, integrated movements of the body. From 1977 to 1980 she studies physiotherapy at th French School of Orthopedics and Massage in Paris.
In physiotherapy, body movements are analyzed both in terms of their neurophysiologial and mecahnical aspects, which allows for a better understanding of the actual mechanisms of movement. From her work with dance and physiotherapy, the author developed an innovative method for teaching the physical stuctures of anatomy in relation to movement.
Blandine Calais-Germain presently lives in a small town in the south of France with her husban and their two children.
1 Introduction
Anatomical position
Planes of movement
Other anatomical reference terms
Skeleton
Internal anatomy of a bone
Joints
Cartilage
Joint capsule
Ligaments
Muscle tissue
Muscle shapes
Muscle contraction
2 The trunk
Landmarks
Movements of the trunk
Vertebral column
Vertebral stucture
Vertebral movements
Pelvis
Sacrum
Lumbar spine
Thoracic spine
Cervical spine
Prosterior muscles of trunk
Anterior neck mucles
Thoracic cage
Muscles of respiration
Abdominal muscles
3 The shoulder
Landmarks
Movements
Clavicle Scapula
Humerus
Glenohumeral joint
Shoulder muscles
Arm muscles
4 The elbow
Landmarks
Radius and ulna
Joint capsule
Flexion/extension
Pronation/supination
5 The wrist & hand
Lanmarks
Bones
Joints
Movements
Muscles
6 The hip and knee
Landmarks
Bones
Hip joint
Movements of the hip
knee joint
movements of knee
Muscles of hip
Muscles of knee
Summary of movements
7 The ankle and foot
Landmarks
Bones
Joints
Movements
Muscles
Summary of movements-stability
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User reviews
LibraryThing member anitahellerworker
If you want to learn about anatomy, this is an easy way, which is why it's required reading in almost every massage school.
LibraryThing member MEDANZ
Anatomy in relation to actual movements of the body in dance, exercise etc
LibraryThing member gratefulyoga
Brilliant guide to the body in movement. Provides lots of insight into the mechanics of the postures. You'll never think about your body in the same way again. A must for teachers.
LibraryThing member CenterPointMN
Anatomy of Movement is a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movement sof the human body.In clear, concise text illustrated with more than 1000 drawings, the author takes the reader on a lively
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tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk.The focus of this book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines. Show Less
LibraryThing member CenterPointMN
Anatomy of Movement is a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movement sof the human body.In clear, concise text illustrated with more than 1000 drawings, the author takes the reader on a lively
Show More
tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk.The focus of this book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines. Show Less
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ISBN
939616173
Publication
Eastland Press Seattle
Original publication date
1985