The Concise Book of Muscles, Fourth Edition
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Chris Jarmey
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 114.3 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 606
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The Concise Book of Muscles, Fourth Edition
The Concise Book of Muscles is a fully illustrated digital guide to the major muscle groups. This fourth edition is available as a PDF for instant download, so you can begin reading immediately after purchase.
Written by Chris Jarmey, this compact reference is designed for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.
Book Overview
The Concise Book of Muscles, Fourth Edition provides a complete profile for each muscle, including origin, insertion, nerve supply, action, functional movement, and stretching and strengthening exercises. With more than 500 drawings, the book covers the scalp and face, neck, trunk, pelvis and perineum, shoulder and arm, forearm and hand, hip and thigh, and leg and foot.
This updated edition adds a chapter on pelvic floor muscles and detailed overviews of gross anatomy for each body area. Published by Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic Books, this reference is used widely in anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Detailed profiles for over 173 muscles, with origin, insertion, action, and nerve supply.
- More than 500 anatomical drawings that clarify muscle layers and attachments.
- Quick-reference tables for each muscle group.
- A dedicated chapter on pelvic floor muscles.
- Guidance on locating and identifying muscles, including those prone to injury in sports and activities.
- An overview of anatomical terms, planes of motion, muscle contractions, and synovial joints.
Why This Book Matters
The book’s clear format helps students and practitioners move from memorization to real understanding. It highlights heavily used muscles and explains how to stretch and strengthen them.
It is suitable for health-related courses and for athletes who want to understand their own movement.
Book Details
| Author | Chris Jarmey |
|---|---|
| Publisher | North Atlantic Books |
| Publication Date | October 2, 2018 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 288 pages |
| Pages | 606 |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 114.3 MB |
| ISBN-10 | 1623173388 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1623173388 |
| Item Weight | 1.74 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.31 x 0.6 x 10.73 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #46,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 (875) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers, and PDF-compatible reading applications.
FAQ
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Instant download after purchase.
Will a physical copy be shipped?
No, this is a digital PDF edition only.
What devices are supported?
Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF readers.
Add this detailed muscular system reference to your digital library today.
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