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Kinesiology J. E. Muscolino

Kinesiology By J. E. Muscolino

Kinesiology by J. E. Muscolino


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A full-color atlas of bones and joints, containing over 700 illustrations. It explains how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers, so readers understand how muscles function in the human body. It includes the bones, landmarks, and joints, as well as an introduction to the basics of how muscles function.

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Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function by J. E. Muscolino

This complete, full-color atlas of bones and joints contains over 700 illustrations, and explains how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers, so readers will truly understand how muscles function in the human body. It includes the bones, landmarks, and joints, as well as an introduction to the basics of how muscles function (beginning kinesiology). It also provides clinical applications related to the kinesiology concepts presented, and includes an explanation of anatomical and physiological terminology that is needed for work in the musculoskeletal field. Finally, this book covers microanatomy and microphysiology, such as the sliding filament theory and the structure and function of fascia.

Table of Contents

Introduction Overview of the Human Body Part I Organization of the Human Body 1. Parts of the Human Body 2. Mapping the Human Body Part II Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones 3. Skeletal Tissues 4. Bones of the Skeleton Part III Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints 5. Joint Action Terminology 6. Classification of Joints 7. Joints of the Axial Body 8. Joints of the Lower Extremity 9. Joints of the Upper Extremity Part IV Myology: Study of the Muscular System 10. Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue 11. How Muscles FunctionThe Big Picture 12. Types of Muscle Contractions 13. Roles of Muscles 14. Types of Joint Motion and Musculoskeletal Assessment 15. Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction 16. The Neuromuscular System 17. Posture, Exercise, and the Gait Cycle Appendices Lists of attachments and actions of muscles Glossary Glossary of Word Origins Glossary of Key Terms

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CIN0323025242VG
9780323025249
0323025242
Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function by J. E. Muscolino
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
20051201
704
N/A
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