Muscles, Nerves and Movement: In Human Occupation, 3rd Edition

by Barbara Tyldesley; June Grieve (Formerly of Brunel University, London)

• ISBN13: 9781405147415
• ISBN10: 1405147415
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This book has established itself as the leading textbook for the study of movement by occupational therapists. Two senior tutors in occupational therapy act as consultants on this new third edition.The early chapters provide a foundation for the study of movement with the complexity of detail increasing as the book progresses. The functional anatomy is related to the movements of daily living and is supported by activities for experiencing and observing the way we perform everyday tasks. The later chapters consider the integration of sensory and motor processes in the nervous system for the planning and execution of movement. Clinical note-pads link the basic knowledge to the clinical features of common orthopaedic and neurological problems.

Table of Contents

Introduction To Movement

Basic Units, Structure and Function: Supporting Tissues, Muscle and Nerve

Movement Terminology

The Central Nervous System: The Brain and Spinal Cord

The Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial and Spinal Nerves

Anatomy Of Movement In Everyday Living

Positioning Movements of the Shoulder and Elbow

Manipulative Movements: The Forearm, Wrist and Hand

The Nerve Supply of the Upper Limb

Support and Propulsion: The Lower Limb

Nerve Supply of the Lower Limb

Upright Posture and Breathing: The Trunk

Sensorimotor Control Of Movement

Sensory Background to Movement

Motor Control

Human Occupation: Components And Skills

Performance of Functional Movements

Occupational Performance

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