Foundation in kinesiology and biomechanics

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Foundation in kinesiology and biomechanics

Vickie Samuels

F.A. Davis, c2018

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The first step on your path to success... Foundation in Kinesiology and Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Action work together to create a complete learning experience that builds the foundational knowledge you need to take the next step in your education. A reader friendly text, full-color videos and interactive exercises guide you every step of the way, making an often complex subject easier to understand and apply. Text Foundation in Kinesiology and Biomechanics Develop the must-have knowledge you need of basic joint structure and muscle action and their normal and pathologic functions. You'll focus on the science behind muscle function and movement and how groups of muscle together can contribute to function or dysfunction. This evidence-based approach prepares you to explore the principles of rehabilitation that facilitate movement, strength, and mobility. KinesiologyinAction.com This interactive online program guides you step by step through an immersive multimedia experience that tracks your progress until you've mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in practice. An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks Kinesiology in Action. Learn more. Visit www.KinesiologyinAction.com

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Chapters/Online Modules I. Foundation Concepts 1. Principles of Kinesiology and Biomechanics 2. Structure and Function of Joints 3. Structure and Function of Muscles 4. Additional Biomechanical Principles II. The Vertebral Column 5. Structure and Function of the Spine 6. Structure and Ventilation Function of the Thorax 7. Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint Appendix A: Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Axial Skeleton III. The Upper Extremity 8. Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex 9. Structure and Function of the Elbow Complex 10. Structure and Function of the Wrist and Hand Complex Appendix B. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Upper Exremity IV. The Lower Extremity 11. Structure and Function of the Hip Complex 12. Structure and Function of the Knee 13.Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot Complex 14. The Kinesiology of Gait Appendix C. Attachments and Innervation of the Muscles and Structures of the Lower Extremity Glossary Index

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