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Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

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ISBN-10: 0736078908

ISBN-13: 9780736078900

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: James Watkins

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Written by James Watkins, an authority on functional anatomy, Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition, integrates anatomy and biomechanics to describe the intimate relationship between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. This unique reference thoroughly explores the biomechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components and the response and adaptation of these components to the physical stress imposed by everyday activities. Following a systematic approach, Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Systemdescribes-the basic composition and function of the musculoskeletal system;-mechanical concepts and principles that underlie…    
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List price: $108.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 11/3/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 408
Size: 8.62" wide x 11.61" long x 1.11" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Previous books and chapters written by the author: Books: WATKINS, J. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal SystemChampaign, Ill: Human Kinetics, 1999, 376 pp. ISBN 0-88011-686-2 WATKINS, J. Estrutura e Funcao do Sistema MusculoesqueleticoSao Paulo: Artmed Editora , 2001, 383 pp. ISBN 0-88011-686-2 Portuguese edition of Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System WATKINS, J. An Introduction to Mechanics of Human Movement Lancaster: MTP Press, 1983, 146 pp. ISBN 0-85200-492-3 WATKINS, J., REILLY, T. & BURWITZ, L. (Eds.) Sports Science London: E. & F.N.Spon, 1986, 412 pp. ISBN 0-419-13930-3 REILLY, T., WATKINS, J. & BORMS, J. (Eds.) Kinanthropometry III London: E. & F.N.Spon,…    

Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System
Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
Cellular Organization in Multicellular Organisms
Composition and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Summary
Review Questions
The Skeleton
Terminology
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Summary
Review Questions
Connective Tissues
Functions of Connective Tissues
Ordinary Connective Tissues
Cartilage
Bone
Summary
Review Questions
The Articular System
Structural Classification of Joints
Joint Movements
Stability-Flexibility Classification of Joints
Synovial Joint Classification
Flexibility, Stability, and Laxity in Synovial Joints
Summary
Review Questions
Joints of the Axial Skeleton
Joints Between the Vertebrae
Degeneration and Damage in the Vertebral Column
Normal Shape of the Vertebral Column
Abnormal Curvature of the Vertebral Column
Joints of the Pelvis
Summary
Review Questions
Joints of the Appendicular Skeleton
Joints and Joint Complexes
Shoulder Complex
Elbow Complex
Wrist Complex
Hip Joint
Knee Complex
Rearfoot Complex
Summary
Review Questions
The Neuromuscular System
Nervous System
Skeletal Muscle Structure
Muscle Fiber Structure and Function
Kinesthetic Sense and Proprioception
Mechanical Characteristics of Musculotendinous Units
Muscle Architecture and Function
Stretch-Shorten Cycle
Summary
Review Questions
Musculoskeletal Response and Adaptation to Loading
Elementary Biomechanics
Mechanics and Biomechanics
Center of Gravity
Stability
Center of Pressure
Vector and Scalar Quantities
Moment of a Force
Levers
Summary
Review Questions
Forces in Muscles and Joints
Selective Recruitment of Motor Units to Match Functional Requirements
Forces Acting on the Head in Upright Postures
Moment of External Forces Versus the Magnitude of Internal Forces
Forces About the Hip Joint in One-Leg Stance
Effect of Squat and Stoop Postures on Forces in the Lumbar Region
Swing and Stabilization Components of Muscle Force
Summary
Review Questions
Mechanical Characteristics of Musculoskeletal Components
Stress - Strain Relationships in Solids
Work, Strain Energy, and Kinetic Energy
Viscosity and Viscoelasticity
Active and Passive Loading
Impact and Shock
Summary
Review Questions
Structural Adaptation of the Musculoskeletal System
Adaptation
Biopositive and Bionegative Effects of Loading
Response and Adaptation of Musculoskeletal Components to Loading
Summary
Review Questions
Etiology of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries
Kinetic Chain
Compensatory Movements
Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Summary
Review Questions