Anatomy of Movement

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302 pages

An Introduction to the analysis of body techniques
A new edition enriched by 100 QR codes
Updated nomenclature and clearer diagrams

MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD OVER THE WORLD

For almost forty years now, and through 5 successive editions, this book has provided easy access to the bases of anatomy for all people

studying anatomy and/ or practicing a body technique.
It describes the musculoskeletal system with abundant illustrations: over 1100 commented drawings show the bones, ints, and muscles in direct relation with the movement situations that concern them.
The following areas are addressed:
The trunk: Spine, pelvis, rib cage.
Upper extremities: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands.
Lower extremities: Hips, knees, ankles, feet.
For each area, comments deal successively with:
* The morphology of the area
* Movements made by this part of the body
* Bones, joint structures and the different muscles involved

The new edition of this reference book – translated into 19 languages, and sold in over 40 countries – is enhanced with 100 QR codes that provide the reader with a better view of the structures described in the text, thus constituting a new tool for understanding anatomy.

Blandine Calais-Germain

Physiotherapist and dance teacher, Blandine Calais-Germain developped an original teaching method linking anatomy and body techniques. For 35 years, she has given anatomy training courses. Author of several books such as: Anatomy of Movement, Breathing, Female Perineum, Abdos without Risk, etc., translated into 19 languages, she takes part in the forum postural anatomy of the maga- zine Esprit Yoga. In 2015, she launched the diploma course AnatomYoga®, a comprehensive training in applied anatomy for yoga teachers. AnatomYoga® Diploma Course : comprehensive training in descriptive and functional anatomy ensure professionals to work in the knowledge and respect of the body’s structure. Teaching and conferences in institutions or schools: Eva Ruchpaul Institute, institution of higher education (Yoga) - Training course: Les ailes du Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga - Paris) and BYC (Barcelona Yoga Conference).

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