WHAT MAKES A BODY? The human body is made from the same components as every other living thing. It is the way that they are put together that makes our bodies uniquely human. The basic materials are simple chemicals such as water, carbon, and oxygen, but they join to create more complex compounds. Trillions of […]
Between 1988, when Chris married my sister and 2008, the year of his untimely death, I had the good fortune to benefit from Chris’ depth of knowledge on matters pertaining to the health of the human body. As a physiotherapist and shiatsu practitioner, his understanding of anatomy and physiology was extensive. In addition, Chris’ skills […]
As the authors of Pilates Anatomy, we were extremely encouraged by the response to the first edition. It reached across the globe after its release in 2011, being translated into multiple languages. Now as we embark on the second edition, we hope for an equally positive response. For this edition, we added valuable information, focusing […]
Eponyms and Official Anatomical Terminology Over the years, we have gradually decreased the number of eponyms and increased the number of officially accepted anatomical terms. We did this to provide a gradual transition for instructors and students to become familiar with the changes with each successive edition. In this edition, we have essentially eliminated all […]
Although this book was originally conceived as a set of lectures complemented by simple line drawings, this new edition features highly detailed and graphic three-dimensional illustrations, making it a far more complete reference than the first edition. Based on an accurate digital model of the musculoskeletal system, the muscle and bone images are now more […]
As I complete the sixth edition of the textbook, my relationships with all of the supporting personnel has grown. Although the revision process is a heavy undertaking, the team at Pearson Higher Education has continued to make the experience not just manageable but actually enjoyable. Throughout the revision, I benefited from the expertise and hard […]
Andrew and Matt artfully revere yoga and its tradition while shining a critical spotlight on the claims teachers often make. They have identified a need within the framework of anatomy education for yoga teachers and produced this book as an exemplary way to inject critical thinking into these programs. The Physiology of Yoga balances research, […]
A third of a century has passed since the first edition of Clinically Oriented Anatomy appeared on bookstore shelves. Although the factual basis of anatomy is remarkable among basic sciences for its longevity and consistency, this book has evolved markedly since its inception. This is a reflection of changes in the clinical application of anatomy, […]
Since initial publication in 2001, the reach and applica-tion of the ideas in this book have far outstripped this author’s expectations. We and our faculty have been invited to present these ideas and their application on every continent save Antarctica to a wide variety of profession-als, including orthopedists, physiatrists, orofacial surgeons, physiotherapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, osteopaths, […]
INTRODUCTION Everyone, from high school students to medical students, needs to have stand how your body is built and the different functions it performs, you will likely appreciate it more than you probably do. The human body is complex and houses many systems. A general grasp of biology is helpful in understanding anatomy, but not […]
In this new fourth edition of the Atlas of Anatomy, we are proud to offer what we believe is our best effort at presenting a clear and accurate story of human anatomy. A significant part of this effort is the addition of our newest co-author, Dr. Jamie C. Wikenheiser from the University of Cali-fornia, Irvine. […]
Visual Anatomy & Physiology is a comprehensive textbook for the two-semester A&P course. It combines a visual approach with a modular organization to deliver subject matter in an easy-to-use and time-efficient manner that uniquely meets the needs of today’s students—without sacrificing the coverage of A&P topics required for careers in nursing and other allied health […]