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Kinesiology : The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement

ISBN: 9780781719827 | 0781719828
Format: Trade Book
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Pub. Date: 4/22/2003

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
Kinesiology is a comprehensive textbook on kinesiology, or the study of movement. Chapters are organized by body region, and each includes a review of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with application and discussion of locomotion and pathokinesiology. Designed for physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and any other area that studies kinesiology. There are free online instructor and student resources on the book's companion Website. For more information visit http://connection.lww.com/go/oatis.
PART I: BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES
1(108)
Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis
3(18)
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Mechanical Properties of Materials
21(15)
Biomechanics of Bone
36(8)
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle
44(22)
Biomechanics of Cartilage
66(14)
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
80(16)
Biomechanics of Joints
96(13)
PART II: KINESIOLOGY OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY
109(2)
Unit 1: Shoulder Unit: The Shoulder Complex
111(75)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Girdle
112(29)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex
141(36)
Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex during Activity
177(9)
Unit 2: Elbow Unit
186(54)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow
187(20)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow
207(23)
Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow during Activity
230(10)
Unit 3: Wrist and Hand Unit
240(129)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand
242(36)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Forearm
278(36)
Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity
314(7)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand
321(11)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
332(19)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp
351(18)
PART III: KINESIOLOGY OF THE HEAD AND SPINE
369(1)
Unit 4: Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head
370(80)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes
372(21)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization
393(11)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing
404(14)
Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ
418(13)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ
431(13)
Analysis of the Forces on the TMJ during Activity
444(6)
Unit 5: Spine Unit
450(211)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine
451(19)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature
470(18)
Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity
488(8)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine
496(19)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine
515(17)
Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine
532(7)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine
539(24)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Acting on the Lumbar Spine
563(13)
Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity
576(18)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis
594(34)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis
628(23)
Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity
651(10)
PART IV: KINESIOLOGY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY
661(1)
Unit 6: Hip Unit
662(47)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Hip
663(16)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip
679(20)
Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity
699(10)
Unit 7: Knee Unit
709(65)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Knee
710(28)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee
738(23)
Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity
761(13)
Unit 8: Ankle and Foot Unit
774(61)
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex
775(28)
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot
803(24)
Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity
827(8)
PART V: POSTURE AND GAIT
835(44)
Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities
837(16)
Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It
853(26)
Index879
Carol A. Oatis, PT, PhD: Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania

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