Anatomy & Physiology

All the areas of the body are covered by region and include bones, muscles, joints as well as movement, palpation, origion, insertion and nerve supply. Information in bite-size chunks witheasy navigation to look up in a hurry. (2008) 246pp

This up-to-date edition contains outstanding features to help you build on basic principles and concepts to gain a big picture understanding of how the body works and how body systems work together. - By Gary Thibodeau & Kevin Patton (2004) 1106 pp

The purpose of this book is reflected in the title. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure & function of the human body and what takes place when disease or illness disrupts the normal processes. 10th ed.(2006) 340 illust. 504pp

This is the perfect introduction to anatomy for thealth professions students. All regions & systems of the body are covered in an easily digestible style. With the help of this book, youmay find studying is not so difficult. (2008) 288pp

A fun yet concise book offering a new and imaginative way of learning. By colouring the illustrations you will be able to learn and retain important information that is very different from the usual study ground. - By Kapit. (1993) 162pp plus index

Hundreds of expert drawings along with easy-to-understand text help you explore just how breathing works. Get acquainted with the principal organs, structures, and forces that affect breathing. Learn simple exercises. (2006) 232pp

This work on characteristics of movement in relation to the bodys anatomy, helps the practitioner locate the source of muscular skeletal problems. Well illustrated throughout. - By B. Calais-Germain. (1993)

Everyone who plays sports experiences injuries. Many people never fully recover because theyre not aware of what they can doto facilitate recovery. But there is no need to simply resign yourself to living with a sports injury. (2007) 244pp

Books on stretching are common, however this book takes a morefundamental approach than the others, taking the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening during a stretch. At the heart of the book are h 200 full-colour illustrations arranged by body area that show the promary and secondary muscles worked in 114 key stretches. The author brings years of expertise - he works with elite-level and world-champion athletes, and lectures on injury prevention - to this how-to guide. He looks at stretching; rules for safe stretching; and how to stretch properly. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts of any level, as well as fitness pros, The Anatomy of Stretching also focuses on which stretches are useful for the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. (2007) 176pp

Outlines skills required to identify the relationship of structures with the surface, & the art of palpating through the skin. Colour illustrations depicting exact location with clear lines to bones,joints,muscles,nerves,arteries,veins. (2006) 250pp