The gold standard textbook for the instruction of surface anatomy and palpation. Trail Guide to the Body was first published in 1997. Now in its 7th edition and with more than 1,000,000 copies sold, the textbook has become the gold standard for foundational musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation education. Used by nearly 2,700 programs worldwide and translated into over 11 languages, Trail Guide to the Body prepares students for the skilled and knowledgeable practice of manual therapy in athletic training, massage therapy, occupational therapy, phy