The images are beautifully drawn and labeled, and it is clear that significant time and effort have gone into the organization of the material. In addition to clear and unique illustrations, this atlas departs from the typical anatomy atlas by combining explanatory text with the images, providing summarizing tables, and giving clinical applications for the material. This atlas would be a good choice for the reader interested in neuromusculoskeletal system reference. ..The narrative works to enhance understanding of a given topic by referring the reader to other sections of this atlas that continue to elaborate on specific points. For the physical therapy, athletic training, or medical student trying to master the specifics associated with muscle function, the 2-adjoining-page organization of tables with illustrations of the muscles is a feature that would assist studying this material. Other features of this atlas that are particular strengths include an excellent index, concepts needed to understand anatomy, clear illustration and annotation, overview of basic embryology, overviews of the autonomic nervous system, illustrations identifying landmarks that can be easily palpated, bones and joints, neurovascular and lymphatic systems, the addition of schematic illustrations to clarify hard to visualize structures, many common and some rare clinical conditions, some select MRIs, and a number of other special topics. Overall, a beautiful and well-organized atlas of musculoskeletal anatomy.. The narrative provided, along with functional grouping of muscles and clinical application, have resulted in a relatively novel presentation of the musculoskeletal system that most students will appreciate.--Journal of Orthopedic Sports and Physical TherapyA useful addition to the library of any clinician interested in the musculoskeletal system. It contains beautiful illustrations of musculoskeletal anatomy and clear, descriptive legends, many of which are detailed. This volume offe
Erik Schulte, B.A., wurde 1987 in Lüneburg geboren. Sein Studium der Volkswirtschaftslehre und Sportwissenschaften an der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen schloss der Autor im Jahre 2012 mit dem akademischen Grad Bachelor of Arts erfolgreich ab. Das Wellenreiten entdeckte der der Autor bereits 2004 an der atlantischen Küste Frankreichs als Sportart für sich. Während des Studiums konnten praktische Erfahrungen bei der Arbeit in diversen Surfcamps vertieft werden. Fasziniert von dieser besonderen Kombination zwischen informeller Sportausübung und Nähe zu der Naturgewalt Wasser entstand der Wunsch sich der Thematik des Wellenreitens auf wissenschaftliche Weise anzunehmen.
