Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones and More

by Andrew Biel

Trail Guide to the Body , 5th Edition, A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more

Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it. This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning palpation and the musculoskeletal system. It makes mastering the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable and easy. With 504 pages and 1,400 illustrations covering more than 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides an invaluable map of the body.

This new edition includes an extensive 56-page appendix that describes the common trigger point locations and pain patterns of 100 muscles.
Trail Guide to the Body is a highly recommended textbook for the state licensing tests administered by both the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and is one of only five books on their official examination reference lists. In addition, the Board of Certification program for athletic trainers in the U.S. uses our high-quality Trail Guide to the Body illustrations in their various products, including exams.

Whether you are a massage therapist, physical therapist, sports trainer or student in any bodywork modality, Trail Guide to the Body is for you!

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Medical, Bodies, Textbooks, Fitness, School

492 pages, Spiral-bound

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[J' Ramsankar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did it help me learn anatomy? Yes. Did I cry because I had to learn the entire book in 6 weeks? Also yes.

[Lukas Proprentner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I am into strength training in general and want to perform some maintenance on my body, this book and other books like Kelly Starret's Becoming a supple Leopard or Tom Meyers Anatomy Trains are a great resource for everyone to locate and treat disfunctions in your body.

Great Illustrations and a very good summary of Trigger Points make this my go to book when to locate specific muscles tendons etc.

[Mandi Nickels · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re reading this Dr. Erika, Kelly, or Katie thank you ✌🏻

[Grace Tate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this text! Super helpful and easy to apply the information

[Laura Reardon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book a few years ago whilst completing my sports massage (SM) qualifications, however I barely glanced at it, not thinking I'd benefit from reading it... how wrong I was...
I picked it up again this year whilst studying for my anatomy exams (chiropractic degree) and I am now questioning my sanity whilst preparing for my SM and the sheer amount of stress I would have not had to deal with if I'd only opened this book.

The book talks through the anatomy clearly and concisely, the "trails" are worded extremely well and the descriptions of the anatomical landmarks make it extremely easy to identify said landmarks on palpation of a client. I have used this book more than others (such as Greys Anatomy) which may be more detailed, because of how clear and concise the information is. It doesn't waffle and doesn't over-complicate what is an already complex topic. For anyone studying for a more hands on profession, I believe this book is a great tool to aid in your learning. Mine is currently full of post-it notes, highlighting and more notes than any other textbook I own. One point I believe would be a beneficial addition would be including the vascular supplies of the muscles.

I've recommended this to all students on my course and will likely continue to use it throughout my degree, possibly into my professional practice

[Danielle Pirera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally love this book - it's the best musculoskeletal anatomy book I've come across - it's basically a picture book with not too much text, which is my kind of book! So simple and so beneficial for my line of work in Exercise Physiology, Massage and Education and Training. Recommend it to anyone studying anatomy or working in the field and wanting a super simple book that's easy to refer to at any time needed.

[Greet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een fantastisch boek voor iedereen die het menselijk lichaam (en dan vooral de botten en spieren) beter wil leren kennen! Het staat al een tijdje in mijn kast en ik grijp er nog geregeld naar terug. De illustraties in dit boek en filmpjes op de bijbehorende DVD zijn voor mij onmisbare hulpmiddelen bij twijfel over de locatie van een bepaalde spier.

[Timothy Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far the most practical anatomy book I've ever encountered for those of us who primarily deal with the musculoskeletal system -- massage therapists, movement therapists, yoga and martial arts teachers. Get a study buddy; you're going to need one for the palpation exercises.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great anatomy text. Very useful with a creative format.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book for anatomists, body-workers, medical professionals, teachers, athletes, and anyone else with a body.

[Erica Gaussa · Rating 5 out of 5]

fabulous! workbook is a great pairing , as well as the trail guide flashcards

[Mie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the textbook for clinical skill. Very practical

[Swan Bender · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a textbook for my Kinesiology class with the Massage Therapy program and I believe I will use it as a resource for the rest of my career.

[Julie]

Paul Helms (Davidson '13) recommended this to me

[Mills College Library]

611 B587 2014

[Dami · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book, Read this for my functional anatomy class.

[Thanos Rv · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate beginner's book on anatomy.The illustrations are marvelous and the videos that accompany the book online make the information so easy to remember !

[Malcolm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, concise and informative. Great illustrations and witty musings which really help to break up the content and keep you engaged.

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent anatomy diagrams, and great surface anatomy for palpation