Theodore Dimon Boeken

An anatomical exploration of the human body, accessibly written with 162 full-color illustrations for physical therapists, dancers, yoga teachers, and studentsThis 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 and a journey through time and evolution—from fish to amphibian, quadruped to primate—showing how humans became the preeminent moving beings on the planet. Further examining our upright support system, the book describes the purpose  • The extensors, flexors, and spine• The importance of the shoulder girdle as a support structure for the arm• The hands and upper limbs• The pelvic girdle• The feet and lower limbs• Breathing• The larynx and throat musculature• The spiral musculature of the trunk 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.

"A guidebook illustrating the principles behind the body's musculoskeletal system"-- Provided by publisher

The book explores the intricate relationship between the vocal organ and the larger musculoskeletal system, emphasizing that traditional vocal training often overlooks this connection. Theodore Dimon argues that effective voice training requires restoring the musculature that supports vocal function. Enhanced with over 50 illustrations, it critiques conventional breathing exercises and highlights the importance of trunk and rib cage support. The author also addresses harmful vocal habits and provides techniques for achieving a resonant tone, covering various aspects of vocal production and placement.

Tento ucelený soubor přednášek se zaměřením na kosti, svaly a klouby lidského těla, a to nejen z hlediska jejich morfologie a struktury, ale především z hlediska jejich funkcí a vzájemného funkčního propojení seznamuje čtenáře se základním anatomickým názvoslovím. Každá kapitola je doplněna s daným tématem souvisejícími přehlednými ilustracemi. Kniha je určena především studentům, jejichž studijní obory předpokládají znalosti fungování pohybového systému lidského těla, dále pak profesionálům v oblasti tance, zpěvu či herectví, pedagogům působícím v těchto oborech a zrovna tak odborníkům, terapeutům zabývajícím se léčebnou prací s tělem.