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The Body in Motion: Its Evolution and Design

Name: The Body in Motion: Its Evolution and Design
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Book Synopsis: An anatomical exploration of the human body, accessibly written with 162 full-color illustrations for physical therapists, dancers, yoga teachers, and students

In The Body in Motion, author Theodore Dimon confronts a simple yet crucial task: to make sense of our amazing design. This comprehensive guide demonstrates the functions and evolution of specific body systems, explaining how they cooperate to form an upright, intelligent, tool-making marvel, capable of great technological and artistic achievement. Enhanced with 162 beautifully rendered full-color illustrations, the book opens with an introduction to the origins of movement, leading the reader on a journey through time and evolution—from fish to amphibian, quadruped to primate—showing how humans became the preeminent moving beings on the planet.

Delving deeper into our upright support system, The Body in Motion clearly describes the workings of the hands and upper limbs; the pelvic girdle; the feet and lower limbs; breathing; the larynx and throat musculature; and more. Central to the book is the idea that it is our upright posture that makes it possible for us to move in an infinite variety of ways, to manipulate objects, to form speech, and to perform the complex rotational movements that underlie many of our most sophisticated skills. These systems, Dimon argues persuasively, have helped us build, invent, create art, explore the world, and imbue life with a contemplative, spiritual dimension that would otherwise not exist.

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Unlock the secrets of the human body with The Body in Motion: Its Evolution and Design. This thought-provoking book is a must-have for physical therapists, yoga teachers, dancers, and students alike. With 162 full-color illustrations, author Theodore Dimon explores the intricate functions and evolution of our body systems, showcasing how they work together to form an intelligent and adaptable marvel. From our origins as fish to the preeminent movers on the planet, this comprehensive guide takes you on a captivating journey through time and transformation.

Dive deep into the incredible intricacies of our upright support system, as The Body in Motion unveils the complex workings of our hands, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, feet, lower limbs, breathing, larynx, and throat musculature. Discover how our upright posture enables us to perform an infinite range of movements, manipulate objects, form speech, and master sophisticated skills. With each turn of the page, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the incredible capabilities of our bodies and how they have shaped our ability to build, invent, create art, explore the world, and even infuse life with a contemplative, spiritual dimension.

Immerse yourself in this captivating anatomical exploration, beautifully enhanced with 162 full-color illustrations, that breaks down complex concepts into accessible knowledge. Whether you're a physical therapist seeking to enhance your understanding of the human body, a yoga teacher looking to deepen your teachings, or a curious student of life, The Body in Motion is your indispensable guide to unlocking the wonders within. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the incredible design and evolution of the human body. Get your copy today!

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