Kinesiology The Skeletal System and Muscle Function

Name: Kinesiology The Skeletal System and Muscle Function
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ISBN: 9780323048866

ISBN-10: 0323048862

ISBN-13: 9780323048866

Edition: 2007

Authors: Joseph E. Muscolino, Whitney Lowe, Rick C. Merriam

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This complete, full-color atlas of bones and joints contains over 900 illustrations and explains how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers so readers will truly understand how muscles function in the human body. It includes the bones, landmarks, and joints, as well as an introduction to the basics of how muscles function. Kinesiology (Enhanced Edition): The Skeletal System and Muscle Function also provides readers with clinical applications of key kinesiology concepts and important anatomical and physiological terminology that is needed for work in the musculoskeletal field. Plus, in this enhanced edition, users can see major joint movements for themselves on the included…

Book details

List price: $67.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 10/16/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English



Introduction: Overview of the Human Body



Organization of the Human Body



Parts of the Human Body



Describing the Body



The Skeleton



Bones and Bony Landmarks



Bones of the Human Body



Joint Structure and Function



Joint Structure



Joint Function



Joint Movement Terminology



Joints of the Axial Body



Joints of the Lower Extremity



Joints of the Upper Extremity



Muscle Structure and Function



Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue



How Muscles Function The Big Picture



Types of Muscle Contractions



Roles of Muscles



Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction



The Neuromuscular System



Muscles of Respiration and Mastication



Posture, the Gait Cycle, and Exercise



Microanatomy of Muscle



Selected Topics of Kinesiology


Appendices


Vectors


Latin/Greek word roots


Lists of Attachments and Actions of Muscles