1 online resource (x, 64 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
Chapter 1 Posture and curvatures; Chapter 2 Vertebrae; Chapter 3 Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis; Chapter 4 Spinal joints; Chapter 5 Anatomical factors influencing spinal nerve compression by intervertebral discs; Chapter 6 Movements of the head and spine; Chapter 7 Spinal cord, meninges and spinal nerves; Chapter 8 Muscles; References; Answers to problems; Index
Summary
When examining patients with sports-related and exercise-related injuries, a thorough knowledge of anatomy is vital in order to make an accurate diagnosis and work out an effective treatment plan. In this helpful, practical book, a professional anatomist and a sports physiotherapist have combined their expertise to give a detailed explanation of the structural and functional anatomy of the back. The book includes descriptions and images of the relevant anatomy, and sample clinical problems (with model answers) throughout
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index
