Anatomy and Human Movement Structure and Function
Anatomy and Human Movement Structure and Function by Nigel Palastanga is a comprehensive textbook published by Butterworth-Heinemann in 1990, featuring 891 pages in English. This book serves as a foundational resource for students studying anatomy, offering a detailed exploration of the human body, including the upper and lower limbs, bones, muscles, joints, and the associated nerve and blood supply. The illustrations have been redrawn to cater to contemporary educational needs, enhancing the learning experience for anatomy students.
Readers will find that this edition presents the musculoskeletal structures as a dynamic system, making it relevant for a variety of fields, including physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and sports science. The text also covers essential topics such as the skin, trunk, neck, head, viscera, and nervous system, providing a thorough understanding of human locomotion. This book is designed to support students in their academic pursuits and is a valuable addition to the library of anyone engaged in the study of anatomy.
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A classic text for those studying anatomy with over 25,000 copies sold, this book has established itself as a core textbook for students. All illustrations have been redrawn to meet the needs of students today along with a new design and layout to make studying anatomy easier. The upper and lower limbs have been divided into the bones, muscles, joints, and nerve and blood supply, and the book also covers the skin, trunk, neck, head, viscera and nervous system in a comprehensive way. The musculoskeletal structures are presented as a living dynamic system and is a must-buy for anatomy students today including all students of physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, occupational therapists as well as sports scientists, kinesiologists and podiatrists.
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