The massage connection anatomy & physiology /
Premkumar, Kalyani,
The massage connection anatomy & physiology / Massage connection anatomy and physiology Kalyani Premkumar. - Second edition. - xxxiii, 677 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm + 1 volume. - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series . - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series. .
Accompanied by: 1 volume (study guide)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Reproductive System -- Genetic Sex, Fetal Development, and Puberty -- The Male Reproductive System -- The Female Reproductive System -- Pregnancy -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Regulations 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 Defacation -- Digestion and Absorption of Food in the Gut -- Metabolism -- Basal Metabolic Rate -- Age-Related Changes in the Gastrointestinal System -- The Gastrointestinal System and Bodywork -- Urinary System -- Functions of the Urinary System -- Urine Formation -- Transportation and Elimination of Urine -- Urination or Micturition -- Age-Related Changes in the Genitourinary System -- Bodyworkers and the Urinary System. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12.
0781734762 9780781734769
2003050653
Human physiology
Human anatomy
Massage.
Massage therapy
QP31.2 / .P74 2004
612
The massage connection anatomy & physiology / Massage connection anatomy and physiology Kalyani Premkumar. - Second edition. - xxxiii, 677 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm + 1 volume. - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series . - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series. .
Accompanied by: 1 volume (study guide)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Reproductive System -- Genetic Sex, Fetal Development, and Puberty -- The Male Reproductive System -- The Female Reproductive System -- Pregnancy -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- Regulations 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 Defacation -- Digestion and Absorption of Food in the Gut -- Metabolism -- Basal Metabolic Rate -- Age-Related Changes in the Gastrointestinal System -- The Gastrointestinal System and Bodywork -- Urinary System -- Functions of the Urinary System -- Urine Formation -- Transportation and Elimination of Urine -- Urination or Micturition -- Age-Related Changes in the Genitourinary System -- Bodyworkers and the Urinary System. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12.
0781734762 9780781734769
2003050653
Human physiology
Human anatomy
Massage.
Massage therapy
QP31.2 / .P74 2004
612