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Anatomy of the Moving Body: A Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and Joints | 
 enlarge | Author: Jr. Theodore Dimon
Creator: John Qualter
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Category: Book
Buy Used: $42.40
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 57999
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 280
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7 x 0.8
ISBN: 155643720X
Dewey Decimal Number: 611.7
EAN: 9781556437205
ASIN: 155643720X
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
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Product Description
Learning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels; it requires a way "into" the subject, a means of making sense of what is being shown. Anatomy of the Moving Body addresses that need with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex system of bones, muscles, and joints and how they function. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 3D images, the book contains 31 lectures that guide readers through this challenging interior landscape. Each part of the body is explained in brief, manageable sections, with components described singly or in small groups. The author doesn’t just name the muscles and bones but explains the terminology in lay language. Topics include the etymology of anatomical terms; origins and attachments of muscles and their related actions; discussion of major functional systems such as the pelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle, and hand; major landmarks and human topography; and structures relating to breathing and vocalization. This second edition features all-new illustrations that use a 3D digital model of the human anatomical form. The book's thoroughness, visual interest, and clear style make it ideal for students and teachers of the Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques as well as for practitioners of yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance.
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Nice easy breakdown makes the body all make sense November 30, 2007
Blair (West Hollyweird, CA USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although heavy on about 8 chapters about the throat muscles, tounge and spinal muscles that effect the voice (it is a book that is somewhat geared towards dancers, singers and actors after all and their voice is a major part of their life) the book covers the rest of the body nicely. Since this is from lectures it comes very easy to understand and full of knowledge which gave me a great idea as to how the body works together as a whole.
Finally! March 22, 2002
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
Help! This book made me into the class "know it all". I'm in school starting my second career and I need to know anatomy. I was suppose to learn it for my first career but it never stuck. After reading Dr. Dimon's book I'm finding I know more than I thought I could know and it has been so easy. I'm begining to understand the intelligence of our design and the names of all the bones and muscles just flow out or me, (and I haven't even made an effort to memorized them).
A Unique Book on Anatomy October 10, 2001
Dan Marcus (Santa Monica, CA USA)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
In "Anatomy of the Moving Body," Theodore Dimon, Jr. approaches his subject from a unique and focused perspective. By presenting anatomy in terms of function and evolutionary development and limiting his exploration to the neuromuscular system, Dimon has produced a book that is both user-friendly and fascinating. He manages the neat trick of lending clarity to this majestic subject while avoiding the pitfall of oversimplification. Of special interest in this regard is the light beam he shines into the murky shadows of intimidating anatomical terminology, showing the reader that there's nothing there to fear.The subtitle of the book is "A Basic Course For Movement Educators. This provides the book with an organizing principle, but fails to convey the book's potentially broad appeal. It could be read with pleasure by all homo sapiens who wish to gain an enhanced understanding and appreciation of their evolutionary inheritance.
Simplifying Anatomy September 26, 2001
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Dr. Dimon has written a clear and concise book demystifying anatomy--I especially enjoyed learning the meanings of the Latin terms. A must for anyone interested in how we are designed for moving.
 Anatomy of the Moving Body June 12, 2001
Linda Rockenmacher (Manchester, NH United States)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This was easy and clear reading with excellent illustrations.
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