Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

07Brilliantly 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 understanding16Brilliantly 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. 04Section I: Essential Topics of Kinesiology 1. 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 Extremity 5. Shoulder Complex6. Elbow and Forearm7. The Wrist8. The HandAppendix II: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Upper ExtremitySection III: Axial Skeleton 9. 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 Extremity 12. Hip13. Knee14. Ankle and Foot15. Kinesiology of WalkingAppendix IV: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Lower Extremity