With more than 700 full-color illustrations, this engaging resource takes a visual approach to helping you understand the scientific principles behind therapeutic massage. Coverage includes a wide range of clinically relevant topics - from basic overviews of anatomy and disease to in-depth explorations of each body system - with an emphasis on applying scientific principles to practice A Companion DVD features over 75 anatomy and physiology animations and cadaver dissection footage that show biologic functions and medical procedures in realistic detail.
Section One: Fundamentals 1. The Body as a Whole 2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease 3. Medical Terminology Section Two: Systems of Control 4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System 5. Peripheral Nervous System 6. Endocrine System Section Three: Support, Movement, and Biomechanics 7. Skeletal System 8. Joints 9. Muscles 10. Biomechanics Basics Section Four: Remaining Systems of the Body 11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems 12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems Appendices A. Muscle Quick Reference Guide B. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications to Massage Therapy Workbook Section Answer Key Final Word Glossary Works Consulted Index
Table of Contents: DVD for Mosbys Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 3rd Edition
Cadaver Dissection Video Arm Hand: 6:58 Brain: 5:53 Elbow: 5:49 Hip: 8:48 Shoulder: 7:13 Knee: 8:53 Foot Ankle: 8:29