Kinesiology
The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement
Oatis, Carol A.
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
The Second Edition of Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement relates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns. Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides detailed coverage of the structure, function and kinesiology of each body region. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 2: Elbow Unit
Chapter 11: Structure & Function of the Bones & Noncontractile Elements of the ElbowChapter 12: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow Chapter 13: Analysis of the Forces on the Elbow during Activity
Unit 3: Wrist & Hand Unit
Chapter 14: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Wrist & Hand Chapter 15: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscle of the Forearm Chapter 16: Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity Chapter 17: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand Chapter 18: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand Chapter 19: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Pinch & Grasp
Part III: KINESIOLOGY OF THE HEAD & SPINE
Unit 4: Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head
Chapter 20: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face & Eyes Chapter 21: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Vocalization Chapter 22: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Swallowing Chapter 23: Structure & Function of the Articular Structures of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 24: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 25: Analysis of the Forces on the Temporomandibular Joint during Activity
Unit 5: Spine Unit
Chapter 26: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Cervical Spine Chapter 27: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature Chapter 28: Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity Chapter 29: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Thoracic Spine Chapter 30: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine Chapter 31: Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine Chapter 32: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Lumbar Spine Chapter 33: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Lumbar Spine Chapter 34: Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity Chapter 35: Structure & Function of the Bones & Joints of the Pelvis Chapter 36: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis Chapter 37: Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity
Part IV: KINESIOLOGY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY
Unit 6: Hip Unit
Chapter 38: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Hip Chapter 39: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip Chapter 40: Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity
Unit 7: Knee Unit
Chapter 41: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Knee Chapter 42: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee Chapter 43: Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity
Unit 8: Ankle & Foot Unit Chapter 44: Structure & Function of the Bones & Non-Contractile Elements of the Ankle & Foot Complex Chapter 45: Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle & Foot Chapter 46: Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle & Foot during Activity
Part V: POSTURE & GAIT
Chapter 47: Characteristics of Normal Posture & Common Postural Abnormalities Chapter 48: Characteristics of Normal Gait & Factors Influencing It
Index
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0781774225
ISBN(13-digit): 9780781774222
Dewey Decimal: 612.7/6
Library of Congress: 2007037068
Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 946
