Color Me Muscles

Being an in-demand massage therapist means knowing precisely where on the body to place your hands.  That skill requires an understanding of human anatomy.  While the wonders of the human body can fill us with awe, anatomy can be daunting for many to learn.  That’s why, at National Holistic Institute, we always look for entertaining and educational ways to help students grasp anatomy fundamentals.

Lauren Endo, a student in William Mathis’ class, describes the picture above.  “We wrapped our classmates Jyrone Wayne (left) and Christopher James (right) in plastic wrap before drawing “anatomically correct” muscles on them.  It was an amazing experience that really aided in turning theory and concept into tangible reality.  We, as seniors, were able to educate our juniors as to what is to come in their Eastern kinesiology segment, while keeping it light, fun, engaging, and incredibly interactive.  What you’re bearing witness to in these photos is the product of many hours spent studying and reciting muscle origins, insertions, and actions!!”

William adds, “Group 16 Students find themselves fascianated with connective tissue!  As a visual aid to assist learning about the muscular system, group 16 students Jyrone and Christopher volunteered to become living anatomy figures!  Following a lecture on connective tissue and muscle fibers, we wrapped them in plastic to simulate the fascial layer covering the muscles – and then the other students drew various muscles on them.”