Kinesiology : The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement
ISBN: 9780781774222 | 0781774225
Edition: 2ndFormat: Trade Book
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Pub. Date: 4/21/2008
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The Second Edition ofKinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movementrelates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns. Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides you with detailed coverage of the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health.Special features include: New... MORE
| Elbow Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Elbow during Activity | |
| Wrist & Hand Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Wrist & Hand | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscle of the Forearm | |
| Analysis of the Force... MORE | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Pinch & Grasp | |
| Kinesiology Of The Head & Spine | |
| Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face & Eyes | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Vocalization | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Swallowing | |
| Structure & Function of the Articular Structures of the Temporomandibular Joint | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joint | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Temporomandibular Joint during Activity | |
| Spine Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Cervical Spine | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Thoracic Spine | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine | |
| Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Lumbar Spine | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Lumbar Spine | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Pelvis | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity | |
| Kinesiology Of The Lower Extremity | |
| Hip Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Hip | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity | |
| Knee Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Knee | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity | |
| Ankle & Foot Unit | |
| Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Ankle & Foot Complex | |
| Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle & Foot | |
| Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle & Foot during Activity | |
| Posture & Gait | |
| Characteristics of Normal Posture & Common Postural Abnormalities | |
| Characteristics of Normal Gait & Factors Influencing It | |
| Index | |
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