musculoskeletal system

Offers dancers and movement educators a comprehensive overview of the human body's bones, muscles, and joints, with detailed illustrations and explanations of the structure and mechanics of the human body.

Takes a close look at the two hundred six bones in the human body and how they form a skeleton that provides the framework for the body and for over six hundred muscles.

Combines explanatory text, illustrations, photographs, and activities to provide an overview of the muscular and skeletal systems and how they work.

Presents an introduction to the human muscular system, explaining what it is and how it works, looking at the parts of a muscle, and discussing healthy and unhealthy muscles.

Colorful photographs, illustrations, and text describe the muscular system.

Explains how muscle and bones work together to help the human body move, in simple text with illustrations, providing information the skeletal system, muscles, nerves, and more.

Examines the skin and connective tissues, looking at the general anatomy, biodynamics, and diseases of each.

Describes the appearance and functions of bones, their association with muscles, tendons, and platelets, and how bones make up the skeleton.

Discusses the structure and functions of the skeleton and muscles.

Answers common questions about bones and muscles.