Atlas of Surface Palpation: Anatomy of the Neck, Trunk, Upper and Lower Limbs

Description:

Palpation is an important aspect of clinical examination and one which allows the careful selection of the most appropriate manual therapy technique or manoeuvre. The new edition of this highly successful volume contains over 600 clear and precise photographs and colour artworks together with over 150 ‘pull out’ boxes to act as valuable aide memoires. Each illustration clearly shows the surface investigation of the different anatomical structures (which include bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and elements of the neurovascular system) each accompanied by a succinct technical description. Practical and authoritative, it is hoped that this volume will be of use to all students and practitioners involved with the manual therapies.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Who is the book intended for?

How is the book organized?

The two types of photograph

How is the book intended to be used?

What is new in this edition?

1 The neck

Osteology

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

2 The trunk and sacrum

Osteology

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

3 The shoulder

Osteology

Myology

4 The arm

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

5 The elbow

Osteology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

6 The forearm

Myology

7 The wrist and the hand

Osteology

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

8 The hip

Osteology

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

9 The thigh

Myology

10 The knee

Osteology

Arthrology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

11 The leg

Osteology

Arthrology

Myology

12 The ankle and the foot

Osteology

Arthrology

Myology

Nerves and Blood Vessels

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Glossary

Index by subject area

Index