MSS0156 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy I (CCP)
This course begins the comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the relationship between body structure and function as it relates to massage therapy. Students will explore the organization of the human body from the cellular level to tissues, organs and integrated organ systems. Emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal system and kinesiology, including the study of muscle origins, insertions and actions, as well as the anatomical and physiological effects of massage on the musculoskeletal system.