Title:
Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system : foundations for rehabilitation
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, c2010
Physical Description:
xx, 725 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780323039895
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Summary
Summary
Brilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understanding.
UNIQUE! Clinical Connections boxes in each chapter enhance your understanding and promote practical application. Special Focus boxes and clinical examples throughout the text bridge classroom content with real-world application to help you succeed in practice. Logically organized content establishes an understanding of fundamental concepts before moving on to more complex material to make learning easier. Chapter outlines provide a framework for learning and enable you to reference specific topics at a glance. UNIQUE! A companion Evolve Resources website reinforces your understanding through kinesiology video clips and answers to study questions. UNIQUE! More than 500 high-quality, full-color illustrations clarify musculoskeletal anatomy and reinforce anatomic concepts. Study questions in each chapter test your comprehension and strengthen your critical-thinking capabilities.Table of Contents
| Section I Essential Topics of Kinesiology |
| 1 Getting Started |
| 2 Basic Structure and Function of Human Joints |
| 3 Muscle: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body |
| 4 Biomechanical Principles |
| Appendix I Trigonometry Review and Additional Biomechanical Problems |
| Section II Upper Extremity |
| 5 Shoulder Complex |
| 6 Elbow and Forearm |
| 7 The Wrist |
| 8 The Hand |
| Appendix II Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Upper Extremity |
| Section III Axial Skeleton |
| 9 Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology |
| 10 Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions |
| 11 Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation |
| Appendix III Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Axial Skeleton |
| Section IV Lower Extremity |
| 12 Hip |
| 13 Knee |
| 14 Ankle and Foot |
| 15 Kinesiology of Walking |
| Appendix IV Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Lower Extremity |
