The Massage Connection: Anatomy and Physiology (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)

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. 1. Introduction. Levels of organization: an overview The holistic approach Homeostasis Systems of the body Planes of reference Anatomical position Directional references Body regions Body cavities Levels of organization Effects of age on tissue Implications for bodyworkers 2. Integumentary system. Functions of the skin Structure of the skin Skin and temperature control Variation in skin color Absorption through the skin Microorganisms on the skin Inflammation and healing Effects of aging on the integumentary system Integumentary system and bodyworkers 3. Skeletal system and joints. The skeletal system The human skeleton The axial skeleton The appendicular skeleton Joints Individual joints Joints of the pectoral girdle and upper limb Joints of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs Age-related changes on the skeletal system and joints The skeletal system, joints, and massage 4. Muscular system. Muscle tissue and physiology of muscle contraction Muscle energetics A summary of the role of CNS in muscle function control Physical conditioning Cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle Muscle terminology and major muscles of the body Origin and insertion of muscles Muscular system and aging Muscular system and massage 5. Nervous system. Organization of the nervous system Sensory nervous system The brain and brain divisions Cranial nerves Control of posture and movement The autonomic nervous system Age-related changes in the nervous system Bodyworkers and the nervous system 6. Endocrine system. General properties of hormones Control of the endocrine glands The endocrine glands Age-related changes in the endocrine system Endocrine system and massage 7. Reproductive system. Genetic sex, fetal development, and puberty The male reproductive system The female reproductive system Pregnancy 8. Cardiovascular system. Blood Heart and circulation Blood vessels and circulation Dynamics of blood flow Regulation of the cardiovascular system Effect of aging on the cardiovascular system Massage and the cardiovascular system 9. Lymphatic system. Body fluid compartments The lymphatic system Massage and the lymphatic system Immunity The lymphatic system, immunity, and aging Basic concepts of health and disease Immunity and massage 10. Respiratory system. Functions of the respiratory system The anatomy of the respiratory system Mechanics of respiration Gas exchange Regulation of respiration Effect of exercise on the respiratory system Effect of cold on the respiratory system Effect of aging on the respiratory system Respiratory system and massage 11. Digestive system. Functions of gastrointestinal system Components of the gastrointestinal system Walls of the digestive tract Peritoneum Movement in the digestive tract Factors controlling digestive function An overview of nutrition Functions of important nutrients Regulation of food intake Blood supply to the digestive tract The structure and function of individual organs of the digestive system Movement in the colon and defecation Digestion and absorption of food in the gut Metabolism Basal metabolic rate Age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system The gastrointestinal system and bodywork 12. Urinary system. Functions of the urinary system Urine formation Transportation and elimination of urine Urination or micturition Age-related changed in the genitourinary system Bodyworkers and the urinary system. This textbook is focused on the anatomy and physiology needs of massage therapy students and practitioners. It gives extensive coverage of the major body systems- integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous -crucial for massage therapy. It also provides an overview of other body systems so students have a well-rounded understanding of anatomy and physiology. (Midwest) Anatomy and physiology text written especially for students and practitioners of massage therapy&covers the anatomy and physiology for all of the body systems with greater detail provided for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular , and nervous systems-the systems crucial to effective massage therapy -- from the back cover Univ. of Calgary, Canada. Text provides an understanding of anatomy and physiology as it pertains to massage therapy. Includes laminated cards showing muscular and skeletal systems and was listed on approval list 2003-19. Previous edition: c1997 was titled The Massage Connection: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology.