Field's Anatomy, Palpation & Surface Markings
- 4th Edition - August 2, 2006
- Latest edition
- Authors: Derek Field, Jane Owen Hutchinson
- Language: English
The thoroughly updated edition of this classic text covers the palpation and surface marking techniques of whole body including: upper and lower limb, head and neck, thorax, and… Read more
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The thoroughly updated edition of this classic text covers the palpation and surface marking techniques of whole body including: upper and lower limb, head and neck, thorax, and abdomen. Each body section is broken down to further describe bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries, and veins, and includes a review question page at the end of every chapter. This book enables the readers' ability to identify, understand and palpate structures through intact skin and aids the practitioner in the assessment and diagnosis of conditions using manual contact techniques.
- Revised chapter on the principles and practice of palpation provide the most current information on best practices.
- Contains clinical advice and information on sports injuries and accessory movements.
- Details anatomy at every layer with high-quality photographs showing the surface anatomy and detailed drawings depicting corresponding structures below the surface.
Physiotherapists, Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists
Section 1: Palpation: Principles and PracticeSection 2: The Upper Limb Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Section 3: The Lower Limb Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Section 4: The Head and Neck Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Section 5: The Thorax Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Section 6: The Abdomen Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Section 7: Conclusion
The combination of diagrams, colour photos, six anatomically stuctured and sub-divided main sections, self-asessment questions throughout, and use of colourised bold text to highlight key terms render this a very enjoyable and comprehensible.Bases Dec 2006
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: August 2, 2006
- Language: English
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Derek Field
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Vice Principal, North London School of Physiotherapy, City University, London, UKJH
Jane Owen Hutchinson
Affiliations and expertise
Manager, Allied Health Professions Support Service, Royal National Institute of Blind People, London, UK