A Hands-On Guide to Locating Muscles, Bones, and More
Author: Andrew Biel
Illustrator: Robin Dorn
Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first need to locate it. This acclaimed guide provides beautifully illustrated information for understanding the musculoskeletal system and mastering palpation techniques. With 504 pages and 1,400 illustrations detailing over 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, this text serves as an invaluable roadmap of the body.
The latest edition of Trail Guide to the Body features a comprehensive 56-page appendix that outlines common trigger point locations and pain patterns for 100 muscles.
Whether you’re an athletic trainer, massage therapist, physical therapist, or a student in any bodywork discipline, Trail Guide to the Body is an essential resource for you!
Complimentary Resources
Our student resources section offers a variety of digital tools to support your learning experience with Trail Guide to the Body, including palpation videos, audio files, and overlay images. These resources are available for free to students who purchase the 5th edition.
A Recommended Reference for Exams
Trail Guide to the Body is highly regarded as a textbook for state licensing exams conducted by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Additionally, the NATA Board of Certification incorporates it throughout the BOC Certification development process, ensuring its illustrations are familiar when you take the BOC exam.
492 pages / Paperback / Spiral bound
