Hands-on Anatomy

Although palpation is a foundational skill for many healthcare disciplines, few resources provide comprehensive anatomical information and relate it to real-world clinical situations. With its detailed descriptions of musculoskeletal anatomy, instructions for palpating anatomical structures, depictions of basic injuries, and correlations with clinical practice, Hands-on Anatomy successfully bridges this gap.

Hands-on Anatomy targets undergraduate or graduate students who have completed an introductory anatomy course and are beginning to apply their anatomical knowledge to the human body, as well as healthcare professionals engaged in patient assessment and treatment. Organized by region of the body, chapters discuss skeletal landmarks, muscles, ligaments, and neurovascular structures, with a focus on how to palpate these structures. Additionally, guides on assessing the range of motion of joints are provided, along with descriptions of common clinical scenarios relating to each body area. The text is supplemented with images of skeletal landmarks and muscular anatomy, photos of surface landmarks and range of motion actives, and end-of-chapter review questions to ensure understanding and retention of what was described.

Jacqueline Phillips is Associate Clinical Professor in the Health Sciences department of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University. She teaches anatomy- and physiology-related courses for the health sciences, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs and is an advocate for open educational resources and textbook affordability

Michael O’Hara is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Associate Professor of Instruction in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the College of Public Health at Temple University. He teaches courses on musculoskeletal management, human anatomy, functional biomechanics, modalities, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is also an instructor in the Temple University orthopedic physical therapy residency program.