Functional Anatomy was written to help students of human movement and bodywork understand how anatomical structures work together to create motion. This understanding is essential to students preparing for careers as fitness and sports professionals, who are routinely called upon to analyze complex movement patterns in order to maximize the athlete's performance and prevent injury. Functional Anatomy is unique in that the structures of the body are not merely defined, but explored in terms of their relationships to other structures. The first three chapters in the book describe how the body is put together and how it achieves movement. The remaining six chapters focus on specific body regions, utilizing a consistent template for ease of use and quick access to information.