The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th edition

The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th edition

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The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th edition

By Joseph E. Muscolino DC

By Joseph E. Muscolino DC

An approachable, yet detailed atlas of the muscles of the human body, The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of skeletal muscles in a compartmentalized and customizable layout. Written by Joseph E. Muscolino DC, this fifth edition of the manual offers a thorough exploration of the muscular system, making it an essential resource for students and professionals in the field of anatomy and physiology.

One of the standout features of The Muscular System Manual is its unique approach to presenting and explaining muscle actions. Unlike other texts, this manual lists and describes all open-chain standard mover actions and all closed-chain reverse mover actions, as well as eccentric contraction and isometric stabilization functions. This comprehensive coverage of muscle actions provides readers with the most detailed atlas of muscle mechanics currently available.

The manual is organized by body region, making it easy for readers to study specific muscles or muscle groups without feeling overwhelmed by an abundance of information. Each section includes large drawings of the muscles within that region, as well as information on how these muscles function together. This visual and intuitive layout allows readers to quickly navigate to the topic they’re studying and gain a deeper understanding of muscle anatomy and physiology.

One of the standout features of The Muscular System Manual is the robust set of resources available on the companion Evolve website. Readers have access to over 380 full-color anatomical illustrations of muscles, bones, and ligaments drawn over photographs, helping them to identify the positions of muscles and bones in the human body. Additionally, the website features an Electronic Muscle and Bone Review Program that allows users to select any combination of muscles and place them onto a base photograph with a skeleton, providing an interactive and engaging way to review muscle anatomy.

For those looking to deepen their understanding of muscle anatomy, The Muscular System Manual offers a complete muscle coverage in an easy-to-understand layout. The text is suitable for beginners in anatomy as well as intermediate and advanced users, providing a comprehensive resource that can be used throughout a student’s educational journey and professional career.

Readers will appreciate the methodology behind each muscle presented in the manual. Rather than simply listing muscle actions, the author explains the reasoning behind each action, encouraging readers to learn and understand the mechanisms at play, rather than simply memorizing information. This approach fosters a deeper comprehension of muscle function and allows readers to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios.

In addition to the wealth of information found in the manual itself, readers also have access to a range of online resources on the Evolve website. Over 100 video clips, along with an interactive muscle program, provide further opportunities for learning and reinforce the content covered in the manual. These resources simulate the classroom experience, making it an ideal study companion for learners of all levels.

In conclusion, The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th Edition, by Joseph E. Muscolino DC, is a comprehensive and approachable atlas of the muscles of the human body. With its detailed coverage of muscle actions, intuitive layout, and robust online resources, this manual is an invaluable tool for students and professionals in the field of anatomy and physiology. Whether you’re a beginner looking to gain a solid foundation in muscle anatomy or an advanced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, this manual has something to offer everyone.

Order your copy of The Muscular System Manual today and embark on a journey of discovery into the intricate workings of the human body. With its wealth of information and user-friendly design, this manual is sure to become an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of anatomy and physiology.

Product Details

  • UNIQUE! Electronic muscle and bone review program features a base photograph with a skeleton drawn in and a list of every muscle for each major region of the body so that you can choose any combination of muscles and place them onto the illustration ― allowing you to see not only the muscle attachments, but also the relationship among the muscles of the region.
  • Overlay art, consisting of more than 380 full-color anatomical illustrations of muscles, bones, and ligaments drawn over photographs, helps identify the positions of muscles and bones in the human body.
  • Content is organized by body region and includes information on how muscles in that region function together with large drawings of the muscles of that region so that you can go directly to the topic you are studying.
  • Complete muscle coverage in an easy-to-understand layout makes this text appropriate for novices to anatomy, as well as intermediate and advanced users.
  • Coverage of the methodology for each muscle provides information for learning muscle actions to explain the reasoning behind each action ― and encourage you to learn and not just memorize.
  • Robust online resources on the companion Evolve website feature more than 100 video clips and an interactive muscle program, among other resources.
  • NEW! Instructional videos on Evolve simulate the classroom experience and reinforce book content.
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 5th edition (May 12, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ‏ : ‎ 808 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323812759
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323812757

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