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Book Synopsis
Provides the must-have knowledge you need of basic joint structure and muscle action and their normal and pathologic functions. The focus is on the science behind muscle function and movement and how groups of muscle together can contribute to function or dysfunction.

Table of Contents
  • Chapters/Online Modules
  • I. Foundation Concepts
  • 1. Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics
  • 2. Structure and Function of Joints
  • 3. Structure and Function of Muscles
  • 4. Additional Biomechanical Principles
  • II. The Vertebral Column
  • 5. Structure and Function of the Spine
  • 6. Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax
  • 7. Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint
  • Appendix A: Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Axial Skeleton
  • III. The Upper Extremity
  • 8. Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex
  • 9. Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex
  • 10. Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex
  • Appendix B. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Upper Exremity
  • IV. The Lower Extremity
  • 11. Structure and Function of the Hip Complex
  • 12. Structure and Function of the Knee
  • 13.Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex
  • 14. The Kinesiology of Gait
  • Appendix C. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Lower Extremity
  • Glossary
  • Index

    Foundation in Kinesiology Biomechanics

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        Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
        Publication Date: 30/09/2017
        ISBN13: 9780803643727, 978-0803643727
        ISBN10: 0803643721
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        Description

        Book Synopsis
        Provides the must-have knowledge you need of basic joint structure and muscle action and their normal and pathologic functions. The focus is on the science behind muscle function and movement and how groups of muscle together can contribute to function or dysfunction.

        Table of Contents
        • Chapters/Online Modules
        • I. Foundation Concepts
        • 1. Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics
        • 2. Structure and Function of Joints
        • 3. Structure and Function of Muscles
        • 4. Additional Biomechanical Principles
        • II. The Vertebral Column
        • 5. Structure and Function of the Spine
        • 6. Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax
        • 7. Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint
        • Appendix A: Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Axial Skeleton
        • III. The Upper Extremity
        • 8. Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex
        • 9. Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex
        • 10. Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex
        • Appendix B. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Upper Exremity
        • IV. The Lower Extremity
        • 11. Structure and Function of the Hip Complex
        • 12. Structure and Function of the Knee
        • 13.Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex
        • 14. The Kinesiology of Gait
        • Appendix C. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Lower Extremity
        • Glossary
        • Index

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