Two hurdles for the new student are learning the muscle attachments (origins and insertions) and actions of the muscles. This text includes information on the attachments next to the loctions on the illustration where the actual muscle attachments are located. To help learn the actions of the muscles, arrows that visually demonstrate the lines of pull of the muscle have been placed within the muscle. Students can use this book to attain a high degree of visual articulation of the musculoskeletal anatomy. Although the remains the primary focus of the book, there is also an introductory section that includes a brief overview of each of the major systems of the body and a practical description to aid students in understanding how muscles work. The images cover all body systems, including bone, muscle, and nerve tissue, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system which allows for more efficient acquisition of manual therapy essentials. The illustrations are of high quality with black outlining, ideal for coloring and review. There are fill-in-the-blank lines for self-testing and studying, and an Answer Key. The logical, body-region organization from head to extremities and the clean visual layout of the book make it satisfying as well as useful for study.