Kinesiology : Scientific Basis of Human Motion

by Hamilton, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780072972979
• ISBN10: 0072972971
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

This introductory text provides undergraduate students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. It uses a qualitative approach with an easy-to-follow writing style. Theory is balanced with many sport and real-world applications to promote the integrated nature of kinesiology, including the anatomical and biomechanical concepts.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion

The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Spinal Column and Thorax

Fundamentals of Biomechanics

Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

The Description of Human Motion

The Conditions of Linear Motion

The Conditions of Rotary Motion

The Center of Gravity and Stability

Motor Skills: Principles and Applications

The Standing Posture

Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

Locomotion: Solid Surface

Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support

Impact

Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

Glossary

Classification of Joints and Their Movements

Joint Range of Motion

Muscular Attachments and Nerve Supply

Mathematics Review

Table of Trigonometric Functions

U.S. - Metric Equivalents

Exercises for Kinesiological Analysis

Answers to Problems in Part II

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