Empowering the next generation of manual therapists

Author: Andrew Biel
Illustrator: Robin Dorn

Trail Guide to the Body was first published in 1997. Now in its 7th edition and with more than 1 million copies sold, the textbook has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education.

Used by nearly 3,000 programs worldwide and translated into 10 languages, Trail Guide to the Body prepares students for the skilled and knowledgeable practice of manual therapy in athletic training, massage therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and various other bodywork, movement, and healthcare professions.

Trail Guide to the Body takes another leap forward with our new 7th edition. It features:

• • All-new palpation videos for learning beyond the page
    Brand-new palpation instruction videos bring palpatory anatomy to life. Nearly 80 videos detail how to identify and palpate more than 90 essential muscles, including how to locate 24 bony landmarks.

• • A beginner’s orientation to the nervous system
    New 18-page primer on the nervous system.

• • AOIN tables grounded in daily actions
    Expanded “When Do You User Your ______ Muscles,” connecting to everyday movements.

• • Updated origin and insertion illustrations
    Colors for the Origin and Insertion illustrations have been switched to more closely align with classroom skeletal models

• • • And more (see What’s New!)

Bring your textbook anywhere you go!
Enjoy the same stellar content found in the printed copy with this enhanced, interactive eTextbook:

• View all-new 7^th edition palpation videos directly in your eTextbook.
• Enlarge images
• Highlight key information to prepare for tests
• Make notes for quick reference
• Navigate directly to chapters and terms from the
  table of contents
• Search for terms and definitions

Complimentary resources
Our student resources section has a wide variety of digital resources to support the Trail Guide to the Body eTextbook, including palpation videos, audio files and overlay images. These resources are available for free to students who purchase Trail Guide to the Body.

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