This is the anatomy and physiology text written especially for students and practitioners of massage therapy. This edition integrates massage therapy concepts within the anatomy and physiology content, including sections that discuss how massage interacts with the body systems. The book covers all of the major body systems—integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems—that are crucial to effective massage therapy, and provides an overview of other body systems to give students a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Edition: 2nd
Pages: 704
Illustrations: 565

Table Of Contents
  1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Integumentary system
  3. Skeletal system and Joints
  4. Muscular system
     - Muscle tissue & Physiology of muscle contraction
     - Muscle Contraction
     - Muscle Energetics
     - Cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle
     - Muscle terminology
     - Origin and insertion of muscles
  5. Nervous system
     - Organization of the nervous system
     - Sensory nervous system
     - The brain and its divisions
     - Cranial nerves
     - Control of posture and movement
     - Autonomic nervous system
  6. Cardiovascular system
     - Blood
     - Heart and circulation
     - Dynamics of blood flow
     - Regulation of the cardiovascular system
  7. Lymphatic system & Immunity
     - Body Fluid Compartments
     - The Lymphatic System
     - Immunity
  8. Respiratory system
     - The anatomy of the respiratory system
     - Mechanics of respiration
     - Regulation of respiration
  9. Endocrine system
 10. Reproductive system
     - The male reproductive system
     - The female reproductive system
     - Pregnancy
 11. Digestive system
 12. Urinary system
 13. Learning aid for surface anatomy & muscle
 14. Pathological/Physiological conditions
     - Basic concepts of disease & illness
     - Inflammation and healing
     - Neoplasia
     - Pain
     - Stress
     - Aging
 15. Case studies Word index & key references