Kinesiology

The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement

Authors:

Carol A. Oatis

Brand: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ISBN: 9780781719827

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Kinesiology is a comprehensive textbook on kinesiology, or the study of movement. Chapters are organized by body region, and each includes a review of functional anatomy and biomechanics, with application and discussion of locomotion and pathokinesiology. Designed for physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and any other area that studies kinesiology.

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Brand Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Reference 41060

EAN13 9780781719827

ISBN 9780781719827

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Publication date: 2003
Issue number: 1
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 980
Dimensions (mm): 216 x 276
Weight (g): 1937

PART I:: BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES 1
Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mechanical Properties of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Biomechanics of Bone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Biomechanics of Cartilage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Biomechanics of Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
PART II:: KINESIOLOGY OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY 109

Unit 1:: Shoulder Unit:: The Shoulder Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Girdle . . . .112
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex . . . . . . . .141
Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex during Activity . . . . . . . . .177

Unit 2:: Elbow Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow . . . . . . . .187
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow . . . . . . . .207
Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow during Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Unit 3:: Wrist and Hand Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand . . . .242
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Forearm . . . . . . . . .278
Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand . . . . . . . .321
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand . . . . .332
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
PART III:: KINESIOLOGY OF THE HEAD AND SPINE 369

Unit 4:: Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes . . . . .372
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ . . . . . . . . . .418
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Analysis of the Forces on the TMJ during Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444