Atlas of Palpatory Anatomy of Limbs and Trunk (Netter Basic Science)

This one-of-a-kind, authoritative text makes palpatory anatomy - the manual investigation of surface forms - come alive. Nearly 70 Netter illustrations and over 700 photographs demonstrate how to identify different anatomical structures (bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves) via palpation. Each section begins with a series of relevant Netter illustrations, followed by detailed photographs, illustrations, and descriptions of gross anatomical structures, regions, topography, and musculature and innervation. Swiss School of Osteopathy, Switzerland. Text presents a method of palpatory anatomy based on the manual inspection of surface forms. Includes general presentations of human anatomy. Topographic and structural presentations are also featured. Each section provides illustrations by the late Frank. H. Netter, MD. For physical therapists and sports trainers. (Product Description) Palpation anatomy is based on the manual inspection of surface forms - a visual and instructive method of investigating the anatomic structures. In this atlas, each structure is shown with a photograph and is accompanied with a description of the technique used.