Primal Anatomy for Exercise 

Anatomy for Exercise is a dynamic new resource for fitness professionals in training and practice.
DVD ROM : ISBN 9781904369875 PRICE: $225.00
Anatomy for Exercise now PC and MAC compatible. An easy to use visual resource that makes complex anatomy and functional anatomy easier to learn, remember and understand.  The 3D anatomy section includes detailed and labeled 3D models and sequences covering anatomical language, bones, joints and joint action, muscles, respiratory and cardiovascular systems including labeled cardiac cycles.  3D views can be rotated to view all structures, layers of anatomy can be added or removed using interactive functions. Any visible structure can be identified by pop-up labeling – a great way to learn and revise anatomy.  Clicking on a structure will also bring up brief descriptive text for that structure. Anatomical planes are explained visually, and animation is used to show joint actions and muscle function during common movements such as flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and internal/external rotation.  Plus, view labeled 3D models of the heart and 3D sequences of the cardiac cycle for better understanding of the anatomy and processes.
Benefits
Learn, understand and remember relevant anatomy more quickly and easily using clear, accurate and labeled 3D images and sequences. Viewing 3D dynamic sequences of joint actions and muscle movements will aid understanding, recall and application to exercise movement. Export images from the software to produce beautifully illustrated and professional client information sheets. Use the software to aid explanations and quickly educate your clients
Detailed List of Views
Anatomical Language Anatomical position Anatomical planes Anatomical directions Anatomical areas Skeletal System Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton Joints – including 3D sequences of joint actions for all joint types Muscular System Muscle tissue Axial muscles Appendicular muscles Muscles of the upper limb Muscles of the lower limb Muscle atlas – neck, truck, upper limb and lower limb Cardiovascular System Heart – overview, chambers, valves, left cardiac cycle, right cardiac cycle Blood vessels Respiratory System Overview Upper respiratory tract Larynx Bronchial tree Lungs Pleura
Anatomy Section
Movement animations: This section includes 43 3D animations of normal muscle function during movement: Head and Neck flexion/extension lateral flexion rotation of the head and cervical spine.   Lower Extremity adduction/abduction of the hip flexion/extension of the hip external/internal rotation of the hip flexion/extension of the knee external/internal rotation of the knee plantar flexion/dorsiflexion of the foot inversion/eversion of the sub-talar joint.   Pelvic Floor contraction of the pelvic floor.   Trunk flexion/extension lateral flexion rotation and respiration   Upper Extremity adduction/abduction of the shoulder elevation/depression of scapula external/internal rotation of shoulder flexion/extension of elbow flexion/extension of wrist pronation/supination protraction/retraction upwards/downwards rotation of the scapular.
Reviews
In summary, this software is an excellent tool for trainers and coaches alike. This tool is very beneficial in understanding how certain exercises transfer to the systems you are trying to train. It improves the understanding of functional anatomy in as deep of a way as you want it, from learning about gross structures right down to microscopic ones. The interface is extremely easy to use and the images are very aesthetically pleasing. The simplicity of the interface allows the user to simply pop in the disc and start using the program right away. We recommend this software for any trainers who have even the slightest interest in functional anatomy and its important implications to sport and physical fitness. Canadian Athletics Coaching Center See full review here
Author(s)
Primal Pictures 4th Floor Tennyson House, 159 - 165 Great Portland St, London, W1W 5PA, UK.
Technical Specification
Single user license Format: DVD-ROM PC and Mac compatible Operating Systems: Microsoft XP, Vista Mac OSX 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 Processor speed:1.5 GHz with 512 MB of RAM Disk Space: 200 MB Screen display: 1024 x 768 screen DVD drive required

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