Description |
1 online resource (x, 420 pages) : color illustrations |
Series |
Thieme ElectronicBook Library |
Contents |
Basic principles -- Shoulder complex -- Elbow complex -- Hand -- Hip and groin region -- Knee joint -- Foot -- Soft tissues -- Posterior pelvis -- Lumbar spine -- Thoracic spine and thoracic cage -- Cervical spine -- Head and jaw |
Summary |
This completely updated second edition of Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step descriptions that teaches readers how to identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It includes more than 800 full-color photographs of models with detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, and complementary color illustrations showing the functional significance of each anatomic region. Key Features of the Second Edition: New palpation techniques for the shoulder. New photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot. Additional study questions and updated references. This revised edition will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of anatomy and thus optimize patient care. - See more at: http://ebookstore.thieme.com/product/palpation-techniques-second-edition#sthash.m2oRUUFn.dpuf |
Notes |
"This book is an authorized and revised, merged translation of Vol 1 (3rd ed) and Vol 2 of the German edition published and copyrighted 2012 and 2007 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart"--Title page verso |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English translation from German |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Palpation.
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Anatomy, Surgical and topographical.
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Physical therapy.
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Palpation
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Body Regions -- anatomy & histology
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Anatomy, Regional
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Physical Therapy Specialty
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Physical therapy
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Anatomy, Surgical and topographical
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Palpation
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2010033219 |
ISBN |
3131625929 |
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9783131625922 |
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