The Thorax () Jean-Pierre Barral

Description

This book, the third volume in Jean-Pierre Barral’s series on the trunk, focuses on the osteopathic implications of dysfunctions within the thoracic cage and its contents. It describes the thorax as an area of conflict and contrast due to its dual roles of protection and exchange. The text provides a detailed, superbly-illustrated tour of the applied anatomy (osteoarticular, muscular, fascial, visceral, vascular, and nervous systems), discusses pathology, outlines manual diagnostic techniques (including the completed Adson-Wright test and listening of the thorax), and provides detailed instructions for manipulative techniques to treat restrictions of the various thoracic structures.