| Description |
xx, 899 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Biomechanical Principles -- 1. Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis -- 2. Mechanical Properties of Materials -- 3. Biomechanics of Bone -- 4. Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle -- 5. Biomechanics of Cartilage -- 6. Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments -- 7. Biomechanics of Joints -- Pt. II. Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity -- Unit 1. Shoulder Unit: The Shoulder Complex -- 8. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Girdle -- 9. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex -- 10. Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex during Activity -- Unit 2. Elbow Unit -- 11. Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow -- 12. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow -- 13. Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow during Activity -- Unit 3. Wrist and Hand Unit -- 14. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand -- 15. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Forearm -- 16. Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity -- 17. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand -- 18. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand -- 19. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp -- Pt. III. Kinesiology of the Head and Spine -- Unit 4. Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head -- 20. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes -- 21. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization -- 22. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing -- 23. Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ -- 24. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ -- 25. Analysis of the Forces on the TMJ during Activity -- Unit 5. Spine Unit -- 26. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine -- 27. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature -- 28. Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity -- 29. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine -- 30. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine -- 31. Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine -- 32. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine -- 33. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Acting on the Lumbar Spine -- 34. Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity -- 35. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis -- 36. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis -- 37. Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity -- Pt. IV. Kinesiology of the Lower Extremity -- Unit 6. Hip Unit -- 38. Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Hip -- 39. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip -- 40. Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity -- Unit 7. Knee Unit -- 41. Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Knee -- 42. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee -- 43. Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity -- Unit 8. Ankle and Foot Unit -- 44. Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex -- 45. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot -- 46. Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity -- Pt. V. Posture and Gait -- 47. Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities -- 48. Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It |
| Issued With |
Oatis, Carol A. CD to accompany kinesiology the mechanics & pathomechanics of human movement |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Movement
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Human engineering.
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Muscles -- Physiology.
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Kinesiology.
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Human mechanics.
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Movement disorders.
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Ergonomics.
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Muscles -- physiology.
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Movement.
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| LC no. |
2003040035 |
| ISBN |
0781719828 |
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