Knowledge of Bones
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Importance of skeletal knowledge in massage
Basically, the massage therapists do not push the bones. Nerves and blood vessels run densely on the surface of the bone, and the bone is a very painful place. It doesn't feel as good as massaging muscles.
However, bone knowledge is important for massage therapists. First, muscles basically connect two or more bones. Massage therapists need to study bones before studying muscles. Knowledge of bones is what makes muscles start and end in which bones and how they move bones.
And the massage therapists need knowledge of the bones that can be touched from the surface of the skin. Bones are an indicator for finding a place to massage. Also, you must be careful not to push the bones hard. Continuing to massage bones without being able to distinguish between muscle stiffness and bones is a rudimentary mistake.
Functions of Skeleton
The skeleton serves six major functions: support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals and endocrine regulation.
Support
The skeleton provides the framework which supports the body and maintains its shape.
The pelvis, associated ligaments and muscles provide a floor for the pelvic structures.
Without the rib cages, costal cartilages, and intercostal muscles, the lungs would collapse.
Movement
The joints between bones allow movements. Movement is powered by skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton at various sites on bones. Muscles, bones, and joints provide the principal mechanics for movement, all coordinated by the nervous system.
Protection
The skeleton helps to protect our many vital internal organs from being damaged.
The Cranium protects brain, eyes, middle ear and inner ear.
The Vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
The thorax protects the lungs, heart and major blood vessels.
The pelvis protects the organs of the lower abdomen.
The patella protects the knee.
The ulna protects the elbow.
Blood cell production
The skeleton is the major site of hematopoiesis, the development of blood cells that takes place in the bone marrow.
In children, hematopoiesis occurs primarily in the marrow of the long bones such as the femur and tibia. In adults, it occurs mainly in the pelvis, cranium, vertebrae, and sternum.
Storage of minerals
The bone matrix can store calcium and is involved in calcium metabolism.
The bone marrow can store iron and is involved in iron metabolism.
Endocrine regulation
Bone cells release a hormone called osteocalcin, which contributes to the regulation of blood sugar and fat deposition.
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