MASG 250 - Myokinesiology II

Students will be able to: 1) observe the surface anatomy of the body and confidently explore the skin and facial structures of the body; 2) palpate the bones and bony landmarks of each body region and explore the connections between them and the soft tissues; 3) palpate each muscle from origin to insertion, feeling and describing its overall shape, edges, and fiber direction(s); 4) palpate the major joint structures, including ligaments and bursae, that are common sites of pain and injury in the region; and 5) palpate landmarks within each body region that identify the location of various endangerment sites. Myokinesiology II will cover head, neck & face, pelvis & thigh, and leg & foot.

Credit Min Units 3
Credit Max Units 3

Prerequisite:
Admission to the Massage Therapy Program.

Req Group Description
Student must be admitted to the Massage Therapy programand complete MASG 150 with a C or higher.