The massage connection anatomy & physiology / Kalyani Premkumar.

Accompanied by: 1 volume (study guide)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 7. Reproductive System -- Genetic Sex, Fetal Development, and Puberty -- The Male Reproductive System -- The Female Reproductive System -- Pregnancy -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- Ch. 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 -- 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 -- Ch. 12. 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.

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