Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

Section I:: Essential Topics of Kinesiology

1. Getting Started

2. Basic Structure and Function of Human Joints

3. Muscle:: The Ultimate Force Generator in the Body

4. Biomechanical Principles

Appendix I:: Trigonometry Review and Additional Biomechanical Problems

Section II:: Upper Extremity

5. Shoulder Complex

6. Elbow and Forearm

7. The Wrist

8. The Hand

Appendix II:: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Upper Extremity

Section III:: Axial Skeleton

9. Axial Skeleton:: Osteology and Arthrology

10. Axial Skeleton:: Muscle and Joint Interactions

11. Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation

Appendix III:: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Axial Skeleton

Section IV:: Lower Extremity

12. Hip

13. Knee

14. Ankle and Foot

15. Kinesiology of Walking

Appendix IV:: Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the Lower Extremity