Kinesiology : the mechanics and pathomechanics of human movement

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Main Author: Oatis, Carol A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, 2017
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Kinesiology.
Human mechanics.
Movement disorders.
Biomechanical Phenomena.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Biomechanical Principles
  • Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis
  • Mechanical Properties of Materials
  • Biomechanics of Bone
  • Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle
  • Biomechanics of Cartilage
  • Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
  • Biomechanics of Joints
  • Part II: Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
  • Unit I: Shoulder Unit: The Shoulder Complex
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Complex
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex During Activity
  • Unit 2: Elbow Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow
  • Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow During Activity
  • Unit 3: Wrist and Hand Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Forearm
  • Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist During Activity
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp
  • Part III: Kinesiology of the Head and Spine
  • Unit 4: Musculoskeletal Functions Within The Head
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing
  • Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ
  • Analysis of the Forces on the TMJ During Activity
  • Unit 5: Spine Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine During Activity
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine
  • Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscles Acting on the Lumbar Spine
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine During Activity
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis During Activity Part IV: Kinesiology of the Lower Extremity
  • Unit 6: Hip Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Hip
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Hip During Activity
  • Unit 7: Knee Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Knee
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Knee During Activity
  • Unit 8: Ankle and Foot Unit
  • Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex
  • Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot
  • Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot During Activity
  • Part V: Posture and Gait
  • Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities
  • Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It.

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