Quick anatomy book question

[mpm]

I am taking a biomechanics class for an engineering elective. No book is required , but I would like to get something to help me out a little. (I'm really looking for an excuse to buy a book I think.) Anyway, I've seen Strength Training Anatomy mentioned a few times on this board and thought it might be a good inexpensive book.

Would this book be good to add to my collection as well as help me a little in biomechanics? I've looked inside a little on Amazon and it looks to be pretty much illustrated.

Any help or comments are appreciated.

[mpm]

Oh ya,

If anyone has any other books that would be helpful and are relatively inexpensive, I would appreciate those names as well.

[Lisa~]

I have Strength Training Anatomy and it's pretty good. The pictures are interesting, but it isn't a text book by any means. It's worth the small price.

For several better choices (albeit more expensive) take a look at the anatomy books Eric Cressey recommends on his resources page. Resources

[mpm]

Lisa,

Thanks for the recommendations. My professor said we wouldnt need a book for the semester. I think this biomechanics class will be a little more laid back than if it was taken for a major.

I will check out the ones you suggested.

[JoshDunn]

Basic Biomechanics. Susan J Hall, 4th ed, McGraw Hill publishers.

Thats the book we used for our first biomechanics subject.
As good basis of anatomy and physiology.

I found biomechanics very easy as i know had to grasp the physics parts but physics students doing it had a hard time as the anatomy and physiology is harder to learn quickly.

Just start studying early.

[mpm]

Well I have the physics part down already which is why I thought Strength Training Anatomy would be a good resource. I kn

[JoshDunn]

I'm not sure if strength training anatomy is what you are after. All that book has is pictures of many exercises and highlights the muscles that you use. This is nothing like what our biomechanics involved.

I think books like new rules and book of muscle are better then strength training anatomy.

[bipennate]

Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, Hamill & Knutzen.

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by bipennate

Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, Hamill & Knutzen.

I'll second that as well as suggest that you take a look at Susan Hall's great text "Basic Biomechanics"

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by bipennate

Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement, Hamill & Knutzen.

I had taken a look at this book before, but didn't know how it compared to other biomechanics books. If bippenate recommends it, then it must be good! I just wanted to point out that a new edition (3rd) is coming out in October:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0781763061

Here you'll find a couple of sample chapters from the previous edition (2nd):

http://connection.lww.com/products/h...lematerial.asp

[dos]

Originally Posted by JoshDunn

Basic Biomechanics. Susan J Hall, 4th ed, McGraw Hill publishers.

Thats the book we used for our first biomechanics subject.
As good basis of anatomy and physiology.

I found biomechanics very easy as i know had to grasp the physics parts but physics students doing it had a hard time as the anatomy and physiology is harder to learn quickly.

Just start studying early.

Solid text....Dr. Hall was my biomechanics professor in grad school.

[Jean-Paul]

Just remember to use my search window (in my book store or at the bottom of this page) when you buy something from Amazon!

[bipennate]

Originally Posted by Jean-Paul

Just remember to use my search window (in my book store or at the bottom of this page) when you buy something from Amazon!

Shameless! :p

[Steve-O-68]

I'm finding the original Gray's Anatomy beneficial...

[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by Steve-O-68

I'm finding the original Gray's Anatomy beneficial...

Oh, of course! It's accessible and searchable online for free too.

Anatomy of the Human Body

[DrWheatie]

In Medical School we were required to get Grant's Anatomy. Quite a bit of text along with correlating photos/drawings and even occaisional x-rays. Everyone had a Netter Atlas though. No text or photos but beautiful drawings.

Amazon has them around $70 each for paperback. I had a CME allowance as a resident that I used on a hardcover Netter ($130) 11 years ago. I still get it out almost daily for a quick anatomy check or for patient education.

[Cynic]

I got "Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance" and I'm enjoying it.

[Irishdazza]

Speaking of online free stuff...

http://www.getbodysmart.com/

[youngliver]

I have 3 tools that I have used-

The always classic Gray's anatomy, The anatomy coloring book and Barron's anatomy Flash cards.

The flash cards have been the biggest help.