Structural Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Spine and Thorax

ANAT-KINE-0202 - Spine & Thorax Anatomy and Kinesiology for Massage & Movement Professionals

Vertebral Motion, Rib Mechanics & Breath-Supportive Structural Literacy

This regional course examines the spine and thorax as the central axis of human movement, breath, and postural alignment. Students explore vertebral structure, spinal curves, intervertebral joint mechanics, rib articulation, thoracic mobility, and breath dynamics. Through movement labs and palpation practice, students learn how spinal and rib functions influence comfort, gait, alignment, and therapeutic bodywork outcomes.

In-person or live online; lecture, anatomical models, movement labs, palpation practice, and assessments

🕒 8 Hours Ahna Ma

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

Students will:

Identify vertebral regions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal) and key features
Describe spinal joint mechanics in flexion, extension, rotation, and side-bending
Explain rib and sternum articulation and the mechanics of inhalation/exhalation
Observe and describe common spinal and thoracic postural patterns
Apply anatomical awareness to movement cues and manual therapy planning

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Target Audience

Massage students and LMTs working with back, neck, and ribcage issues
Yoga, Pilates, and somatic educators revisiting spinal alignment and breath mechanics
Movement practitioners interested in posture, core, and axial support

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Prerequisites

Recommended prior completion of ANAT-KINE 0101–0103 and 0102 (Skeleton)

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Assessment & Evaluation

Short quizzes on vertebral anatomy and rib cage structure
Movement labs linking spinal motion and thoracic expansion
Palpation exercises locating spinous processes and rib landmarks

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Structural Anatomy and Kinesiology of the Spine and Thorax

ANAT-KINE-0202 - Spine & Thorax Anatomy and Kinesiology for Massage & Movement Professionals

Vertebral Motion, Rib Mechanics & Breath-Supportive Structural Literacy

Learning Objectives & Outcomes

Target Audience

Prerequisites

Assessment & Evaluation

Ahna Ma

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