Trail Guide to the Body

You are viewing the main textbook for Trail Guide to the Body Click here to view the Student Workbook Click here to view the Flashcards, Volume 1 Click here to view the Flashcards, Volume 2 Now in its 7th edition and with more than 1,000,000 copies sold, Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones, and more has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education. Used by nearly 2,700 programs worldwide and translated into over 11 languages, Trail Guide to the Body prepares students for the skilled and knowledgeable practice of manual therapy in athletic training, massage therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and various other bodywork, movement, and health care professions. Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it. This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning the musculoskeletal system and palpation. It makes mastering the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable, and easier to understand. With 480 pages and 945 illustrations covering 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides a trustworthy map of the body.