"The fourth edition of this science essentials text for massage students features new full-color photos and illustrations along with an easy-to-read, conversational style that explains A&P concepts clearly. The book not only helps students learn the information they need to pass certification exams, but it also helps them see how scientific content applies to actual practice. This new edition also features a very enhanced Evolve resource package, along with new material on boosting your knowledge of nutrition and research - two subjects of growing interest in the massage therapy profession." -Publisher.

Section I: Fundamentals -- 1. The Body as a Whole -- 2. Mechanisms of Health and Disease -- 3. Medical Terminology -- Section II: Systems of Control -- 4. Nervous System Basics and the Central Nervous System -- 5. Peripheral Nervous System -- 6. Endocrine System -- Section III: Support, Movement, and Biomechanics -- 7. Skeletal System -- 8. Joints -- 9. Muscles -- 10. Biomechanics Basics -- Section IV: Remaining Body Systems -- 11. Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems -- 12. Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems -- Appendix A. Quick Reference Muscle Guide -- Appendix B. Pathology and Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage Therapy -- Appendix C. Illustrated Orthopedic Tests -- Glossary -- Works Consulted.