Atlas of Surface Palpation

"The aim of this atlas is to provide a practical anatomy for use in the physical examination of the whole body - a palpatory anatomy. The Atlas of Surface Palpation promotes greater understanding of surface anatomy through studying the anatomy of the living subject." "The method presented in this book, alongside abundant illustrations, makes this atlas of surface palpation a precise and practical tool offering: diagnostic procedures, in view of the importance of palpation as a stage in the physical examination; and improved application of manual techniques." "The text is illustrated with more than 820 photographs throughout the 12 chapters, dealing with the neck, trunk and sacrum, shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, hand, hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle and foot. These are augmented in this second edition by the addition of detailed anatomical artwork, drawn from reputed works such as F. Netter, H. Rouviere and A. Deimas." "The Atlas of Surface Palpation suggests new methods of manual approach to the body from a leader in the field. This second edition also contains new information on the attachments of muscles and ligaments, and on the actions of the muscles studied." "The book is a reference manual for students and practitioners in fields such as osteopathy, physiotherapy and manual medicine."--BOOK JACKET.Tixa, Serge is the author of 'Atlas of Surface Palpation', published 2008 under ISBN 9780443068751 and ISBN 0443068755.