Trail Guide to the Body
Brand: Books of Discovery

Makes musculoskeletal anatomy captivating and easier to understand. Trail Guide to the Body was first published in 1997. Now in its 6th edition and with more than 900,000 copies sold, the textbook has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education. Used by nearly 2,500 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 health care professions. Builds confidence on the learning journey. Trail Guide to the Body takes you on a confidence-building, step-by-step learning journey that includes well- defined trails through an abundance of musculoskeletal structures: 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks. Takes the mystery out of learning palpation. Every element of this best-selling textbook—from its visually rich and detailed anatomical illustrations to compelling, easy-to-follow descriptions and palpation instructions—will help you gain precision and confidence in the palpation skills needed to succeed in your future career. Comes with study tools to help you ace your exams. Trail Guide to the Body comes with exclusive access to an amazing repository of study tools, many included for free. Wherever you are, it’s easy to access palpation videos, overlay images, interactive mobile apps, and a free online Trigger Point quick reference guide, available at booksofdiscovery.com. Whether you’re a student of athletic training, massage therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or in any other type of manual therapy profession, Trail Guide to the Body is an essential manual therapy resource!

Covers more than 160 muscles, 200 bones, and 30 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks.
Includes common trigger point locations and pain patterns of more than 100 muscles
Exclusive access to an amazing repository of study tools