Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System : Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation

by Neumann

• ISBN13: 9780815163497
• ISBN10: 0815163495
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-20
• Publisher: HARCOURT HEALTH SCIENCES-MOSBY

Summary

The link between structure and function of the musculoskeletal system is clarified and explained in this complete guide to clinical kinesiology. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology ever published. Beautifully and abundantly illustrated in two-color, this dynamic, accessible resource presents complex scientific information in an approach designed to draw the reader in and explore the fundamental principles of kinesiology of the trunk and extremities as well as in relation to joints, muscles, and biomechanics.

Table of Contents

Section I Essential Topics of Kinesiology	1	(88)
Getting Started	3	(22)
Donald A. Neumann
Basic Structure and Function of the Joints	25	(16)
A. Joseph Threlkeld
Muscle: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body	41	(15)
David A. Brown
Biomechanical Principles	56	(33)
Deborah A. Nawoczenski
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Appendix I	86	(3)
Section II Upper Extremity	89	(160)
Shoulder Complex	91	(42)
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Elbow and Forearm Complex	133	(39)
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Wrist	172	(22)
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Hand	194	(55)
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Appendix II	242	(7)
Section III Axial Skeleton	249	(136)
Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology	251	(60)
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Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions	311	(41)
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Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation	352	(33)
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Appendix III	381	(4)
Section IV Lower Extremity	385	(192)
Hip	387	(47)
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Knee	434	(43)
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Ankle and Foot	477	(46)
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Kinesiology of Walking	523	(54)
Guy G. Simoneau
Appendix IV	570	(7)
Index	577