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Anatomy & Physiology Workshop II

Anatomy & Physiology Workshop II

Gina Martin, Anatomy and Physiology Instructor at the Swedish Institute College of Massage Therapy 

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology Workshop I or familiarity with the topic

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Workshop II focuses on the muscular system: how muscles function on a cellular level as well as in groups to create movement and strength.The major muscle groups are examined to understand how muscle origin and insertion define action and this forms the practice of yoga.

The concepts of Prime Mover, Synergist and Antagonist; and the importance of joint stabilization via synergistic muscle groups are discussed.

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