Description
Book Synopsis This text draws on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics to explore how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles to produce human motion in relation to biomechanical principles.
Trade Review“This remains a leading book for the study of integrated neurophysiology and biomechanics at the upper-collegiate level. Readers who have prior knowledge in this field will find the content challenging, while highly educational.”
--Doody’s Book Review (5-star review)
Table of ContentsPart I. The Force–Motion Relationship
Chapter 1. Describing Motion
Measurement Rules
Motion Descriptors
Constant Acceleration
Up and Down
Scalars and Vectors
Linear and Angular Motion
Curve Fitting and Smoothing
Summary
References
Chapter 2. Movement Forces
Laws of Motion
Describing Forces in Human Movement
Forces Due to Body Mass
Forces Due to the Surroundings
Musculoskeletal Forces
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Movement Analysis
Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis
Momentum
Work
Summary
References
Chapter 4. Running, Jumping, and Throwing
Walking and Running
Jumping
Throwing and Kicking
Summary
References
Part II. The Motor System
Chapter 5. Excitable Membranes
Essentials of Electricity
Resting Membrane Potential
Neurons
Synaptic Transmission
Electromyography
Summary
References
Chapter 6. Muscle and Motor Units
Muscle
Excitation–Contraction Coupling
Motor Unit
Muscle Mechanics
Summary
References
Chapter 7. Neural Control of Movement
Spinal Reflexes
Automatic Behaviors
Voluntary Actions
Summary
References
Part III. Adaptability of the Motor System
Chapter 8. Acute Adjustments
Warm-Up Effects
Flexibility
Muscle Soreness and Damage
Fatigue
Muscle Potentiation
Arousal
Summary
References
Chapter 9. Chronic Adaptations
Muscle Strength
Muscle Power
Adaptations to Reduced Use
Motor Recovery After Nervous System Injury
Adaptations With Age
Summary
References
