Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation
Brilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understanding.\ • UNIQUE! Clinical Connections boxes in each chapter enhance your understanding and promote practical application.\ • Special Focus boxes...
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Brilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understanding. UNIQUE! Clinical Connections boxes in each chapter enhance your understanding and promote practical application. Special Focus boxes and clinical examples throughout the text bridge classroom content with real-world application to help you succeed in practice. Logically organized content establishes an understanding of fundamental concepts before moving on to more complex material to make learning easier. Chapter outlines provide a framework for learning and enable you to reference specific topics at a glance. UNIQUE! A companion Evolve Resources website reinforces your understanding through kinesiology video clips and answers to study questions. UNIQUE! More than 500 high-quality, full-color illustrations clarify musculoskeletal anatomy and reinforce anatomic concepts. Study questions in each chapter test your comprehension and strengthen your critical-thinking capabilities.
Section I: Essential Topics of Kinesiology1. Getting Started2. Basic Structure and Function of Human Joints3. Muscle: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body4. Biomechanical PrinciplesAppendix I: Trigonometry Review and Additional Biomechanical ProblemsSection II: Upper Extremity5. Shoulder Complex6. Elbow and Forearm7. The Wrist8. The HandAppendix II: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Upper ExtremitySection III: Axial Skeleton9. Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology10. Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions11. Kinesiology of Mastication and VentilationAppendix III: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Axial SkeletonSection IV: Lower Extremity12. Hip13. Knee14. Ankle and Foot15. Kinesiology of WalkingAppendix IV: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Lower Extremity
