{"product_id":"the-concise-book-of-the-moving-body-9781718240483","title":"The Concise Book of the Moving Body","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the musculoskeletal system, joints, and nerves with full-color illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Concise Book of the Moving Body, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e details human anatomy, including the musculoskeletal system, joints, nerves, and everyday movements. The text is fully illustrated, with \u003cb\u003emore than 500 full-color drawings\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a perfect resource for movement-oriented therapists, students, and athletes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Concise Book of the Moving Body\u003c\/i\u003e is broken down into nine easily digestible chapters, covering anatomical terms, tissues, bones, the axial and appendicular skeletons, joints, peripheral nerve supply, the musculoskeletal system, and the musculoskeletal system in everyday life. In addition to anatomical illustrations, \u003cb\u003ecolor tables\u003c\/b\u003e list each muscle's origin, insertion, nerve, and action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The second edition has been updated with the addition of \u003cb\u003etwo new chapters\u003c\/b\u003e. Chapter 7 focuses on the peripheral nervous system. Throughout the chapter, the relevant somatic peripheral nerve is listed with each muscle. In addition to nerve origin, the clinical significance of important nerves is explained. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chapter 9 addresses the functional musculoskeletal system, focusing on the anatomy that controls basic movements required for everyday activities, such as sitting, standing, walking, and running. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates, this second edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Concise Book of the Moving Body\u003c\/i\u003e is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eChris Jarmey, MCSP, DS, MRSS, \u003c\/b\u003e achieved the credential of chartered physiotherapist in 1979 and subsequently taught body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe for over 30 years. He was the author of several best-selling books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Concise Book of Muscles, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lotus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966976000274,"sku":"9781718240483","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_03278ffb-dbc5-43c9-b471-3e10a0189fcb.jpg?v=1768917528","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-concise-book-of-the-moving-body-9781718240483","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}