Massage Connection Anatomy and Physiology is a practical guide for practitioners and students of massage therapy. Informative and relevant, the second edition of The Massage Connection is written in clear, concise, easy-to-follow language.

Massage Connection Anatomy and Physiology integrates massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems.

The Massage Connection covers all of the major body systems—integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems—that are crucial to effective massage therapy, and provides an overview of other body systems to give students a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Features and highlights of the Second Edition:

• Over 550 full color illustrations throughout
• Chapter Introductions give clear synopses of what the chapter contains and how content relates to massage therapy
• Special boxes that contain massage-specific information which can be applied to massage practices
• Useful Muscle Table, listing muscle names, origin, insertion, action, and nerve supply—a valuable quick-reference tool
• Information on aging and its effects on each body system
• Review Questions and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Contents

1. An Introduction to the Human Body
2. Integumentary System
3. Skeletal System and Joints
4. Muscular System
5. Nervous System
6. Endocrine System
7. Reproductive System
8. Cardiovascular System
9. Lymphatic System
10. Respiratory System
11. Digestive System
12. Urinary System

Index

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