Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition)

I got this book because of my interest in portraying the human figure in fine art and my interest in the human form as a martial artist. The human body is a complex unit and there isn't really a way to learn about it without a lot of study, but this book is broken down into smaller pieces and shouldn't be too difficult for anyone with a sincere interest to understand. The index is useful and provides quick reference to various structures. The illustrations have a good balance between detail and simplicity for understanding. For artists without a basic knowledge of surface forms, I would suggest getting an additional reference that also shows the forms of bones and muscles as they fit together. There are illustrations showing the full figure, but they are designed more to show the movement than to show how the muscle affects form. Artists may also be disappointed by the lack of any description of head and facial muscles. People interested in general anatomy should know that only bones and muscles, ie. structures that affect movement, are explained in this book. For me personally, I have found it very useful to learn the specific purposes of bones and muscles to help understand how they affect the dynamic form of the human body. It has also assisted my martial training by furthering my knowledge of how the human body does and does not move effectively.

I liked the drawings, which were clear and simplified and yet detailed. Some other books on anatomy were too ambitious in their figures or photos and led to confusion with too much detail. The movement descriptions were helpful in understanding how all the pieces operated and fit together. I wanted more direct implications for dance movement considerations, exercises and stretches. However, it was an introductory tomb, so I will use it in conjunction with more dance specific books.

The book has simple and clear illustrations and concise text. The book seems best suited to readers who already have some experience studying anatomy. It then serves as a great refresher, touchstone, and unique re-integrator of points of reference that have been forgotten, mis-understood or misplaced in the memory. I found the point of view elegant and the organization of the information flowed in a useful way that I found simple to follow and understand. This also makes it easier to bookmark and refer to. I'm very glad to have this book as part of my working collection of reference books and study guides.

Fantastic book and required reading for any serious yoga practitioner or teacher. I'm sure most customers are probably in medical school that need this, but regardless of why you need this book, know that it is brand new, has sharp, detailed pictures and explanations, and is at the top of the list for anyone desiring to learn more about how the human body moves, what parts of the anatomy are utilized, and a broad overview of anatomy in general. For beginner and intermediate levels.

I bought this for my own research while studying yoga. It is well written and interesting, but it is a bit above my level as I have no prior training in this area.

This is a really awesome book. The author/illustrator is a dancer, which adds a wonderful perspective to the body movements she illustrates. Whether you are a dancer, a yogi, a runner, or an athlete of any stripe, this book will help you figure out what's going on with your activity. For me the best two uses are helping me understand what I am doing in the gym so I can fine tune my workouts, and, since I practice personal injury law, helping me understand my client's injuries.

Fantastic book. I'm an acupuncturist and for the last 8 years, I've been specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. There was a bit of a learning curve for me in doing that because in order to do that, I had to go outside of the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I really wish I would have found this book a long time ago, I had to piece together a lot of the material that in it on my own. Had I found it back then, it would have saved me a lot of work. Great resource.

I highly recommend this book for massage therapists, physical therapists, athletes and whomever wants to increase their awareness of how the muscles work. This book isolates muscles and muscle groups and uses very clear muscle drawings and short explanations to show muscle action and synergy. I'm a licensed massage therapist and I use this book to decipher clients' complaints. (I bought this copy so I can loan one to clients and always have one for myself.)

Great illustrations. Great, concise explanations. I wish I’d bought this book before all the other yoga anatomy books I have. And I have a lot!! Her breathing anatomy book is another gem.

ボディワーカーやダンサー、アスリート必携の書。

Sehr hilfreich für alle, die mit Bewegung arbeiten!

Libro meraviglioso con illuminazioni a matita perfette e brevi didascalie descritte alla scoperta dell'anatomia del corpo umano e delle infinite possibilità di movimento

good read