Musculoskeletal Palpation for Massage Therapy

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2 Lab Hours Prerequisites: Admission into MAS Program. Description In this course students explore the musculoskeletal system in greater detail. Anatomical and directional terminologies are discussed. Students distinguish various actions of the joints of the body and identify bones and bony landmarks of the upper body, lower body and torso. Students incorporate muscle palpation as a direct approach to understanding the origin, insertion and action of the muscles of the upper body, lower body and torso. The relationship of myofascial tissue quality to movement, posture, pain and dysfunction is explored. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.