Anatomy of the Moving Body, Second Edition A Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and Joints

by Dimon, Theodore; Qualter, John

• ISBN13: 9781556437205
• ISBN10: 155643720X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-27
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Learning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels; it requires a way "into" the subject, a means of making sense of what is being shown.Anatomy of the Moving Bodyaddresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex system of bones, muscles, and joints and how they function. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 3D images, the book contains 31 lectures that guide readers through this challenging interior landscape. Each part of the body is explained in brief, manageable sections, with components described singly or in small groups. The author doesn't just name the muscles and bones but explains the terminology in lay language. Topics include the etymology of anatomical terms; origins and attachments of muscles and their related actions; discussion of major functional systems such as the pelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle, and hand; major landmarks and human topography; and structures relating to breathing and vocalization. This second edition features all-new illustrations that use a 3D digital model of the human anatomical form. The book's thoroughness, visual interest, and clear style make it ideal for students and teachers of the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques as well as for practitioners of yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance.

Author Biography

Ted Dimon is director of the Dimon Institute, a center for the study of movement and performance. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Harvard University and has taught and trained teachers in the Alexander Technique for 25 years. He lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
Preface to the New Edition	p. xiii
Preface	p. xv
Introduction: What Is Anatomy?	p. 1
Anatomical Terminology	p. 5
Bones, Muscles, and Joints	p. 13
Head and Neck Region	p. 19
The Skull	p. 19
Base of the Skull and Its Attachments	p. 25
Muscles of the Face and Jaw	p. 35
Suspensory Muscles of the Larynx	p. 41
The Tongue	p. 47
Muscles of the Palate	p. 51
Muscles of the Throat	p. 55
The Larynx	p. 59
Spine and Trunk Region	p. 67
Anterior Muscles of the Cervical Spine	p. 67
The Vertebrae of the Spine	p. 71
The Spine and Its Supporting Ligaments	p. 81
Muscles of the Back: Deep Layers	p. 87
Muscles of the Back: Middle and Superficial Layers	p. 97
Muscles Attaching to the Front of the Spine	p. 107
Thorax and Abdomen	p. 111
The Thorax and Muscles of Respiration	p. 111
The Abdominal Muscles	p. 123
Suspensory Muscles of the Thorax	p. 127
The Spiral Musculature of the Trunk	p. 135
Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limb	p. 139
The Shoulder Girdle	p. 139
Muscles of the Arm and Shoulder	p. 149
Muscles of the Forearm	p. 157
Muscles of the Hand and Wrist	p. 163
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand	p. 175
Pelvis and Lower Limb	p. 181
The Pelvic Girdle	p. 181
Muscles of the Pelvis and Hip	p. 193
Muscles of the Thigh	p. 203
The Knee, Lower Leg, and Ankle	p. 213
Muscles of the Ankle and Foot	p. 223
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot	p. 237
Index	p. 247
About the Author	p. 259
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