Trail Guide to the Body

Now in its 7th edition and with over a million copies sold, this textbook has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education. 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 456 pages and 945 illustrations covering 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides a trustworthy map of the body. Used by nearly 2,500 programs worldwide and translated into 10 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.