Anatomy

Anatomy for Massage and Bodywork

Anatomy for Massage and Bodywork is a collection of posts with illustrations that focus on relationships that interest the massage and bodywork practitioner.

Understanding the relationship between muscles and their local joints is critical in effective Integrative Bodywork. Each muscle has illustrations that highlight the bones of attachments, and the bones trapped between the attachments. Consequently, this highlights the local joints, which can be used to release trigger points. You can read more in this post about these illustrations.

I’ve tried to keep the notes on attachments simple. I’ve tried to keep the list of functions down commonly described functions and information supported by electromyographical studies. I have also often included notable anomalies and discrepancies between cadaver studies. I also note common errors that I have found in descriptions and illustrations. There is also a grid of posts, such as pain patterns, therapy notes, and treatment protocols

.For specific posts on anatomical structures, click on one of these regional categories:

Besides those regional categories, there are also these posts about anatomy:

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Tony Preston has a practice in Atlanta, Georgia, where he sees clients. He has written materials and instructed classes since the mid-90s. This includes anatomy, trigger points, cranial, and neuromuscular.

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