The 6th edition of the internationally acclaimed gold standard textbook for teaching surface anatomy and palpation. Before you can assess or treat a muscle you must first be able to locate it. This beautifully illustrated book delivers essential information for learning the musculoskeletal system and palpation. It makes the mastery of essential manual therapy skills interesting and accessible.
This acclaimed book, used in more than 1,700 manual therapy schools worldwide, is designed as a hands-on tour that will teach you to palpate the body’s structure with ease and precision.
With 456 pages and 945 illustrations covering 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, Trail Guide to the Body provides a trustworthy map of the body. It prepares students of massage therapy, physiotherapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and other bodywork, movement, and health care students for the skilled and knowledgeable practice of manual therapy. With this textbook students also gain access to an amazing repository of free study tools, including palpation videos, audio files and overlay images.
The eBook allows you to bring your textbook anywhere you go!
Enjoy the same stellar content found in the printed copy with this enhanced, interactive eTextbook:
- View palpation videos directly in your eTextbook
- Enlarge images
- Highlight key information to prepare for tests
- Make notes for quick reference
- Navigate directly to chapters and terms from the
table of contents - Search for terms and definitions
The eBook ais compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, and some versions of the Kindle Fire. Instructions will be provided after you complete your order.
eBook downloading instructions: You will receive a redemption code (within 24 hours) that does not expire after the purchase of the eBook.
Watch a quick demo (http://downloads.vitalbook.