Anatomy of Movement

Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system their functional relationship to the movements of the human body. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise, and other physical disciplines. -- from back cover.