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Kinesiology The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement

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ISBN-10: 0781755131

ISBN-13: 9780781755139

Edition: 2003

Authors: Carol A. Oatis

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This is a comprehensive textbook on kinesiology, 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.
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List price: $76.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 7/1/2004
Binding: Box or Slipcased 
Pages: 980
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.4
Language: English

Biomechanical Principles
Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Biomechanics of Bone
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle
Biomechanics of Cartilage
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
Biomechanics of Joints
Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
Shoulder Unit: The Shoulder Complex
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Girdle
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex
Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex during Activity
Elbow Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow
Analysis of the Forces on the Elbow during Activity
Wrist and Hand Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscle of the Forearm
Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp
Kinesiology of the Head and Spine
Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing
Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the Temporomandibular Joint
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joint
Analysis of the Forces on the Temporomandibular Joint during Activity
Spine Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature
Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine
Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Lumbar Spine
Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis
Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity
Kinesiology of the Lower Extremity
Hip Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Hip
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip
Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity
Knee Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Knee
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee
Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity
Ankle and Foot Unit
Structure and Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex Knee
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot
Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity
Posture and Gait
Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities
Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It