Joint Structure & Function: A Comprehensive AnalysisNew edition of a lucid textbook for students of physical therapy, sports training, and related disciplines. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
BIOMECHANICS | 1 |
JOINT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION | 61 |
MUSCLE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION | 85 |
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abduction abductors acting action line angle ankle anteriorly arch articular articulating surfaces biceps biceps brachii body bone bony components calcaneus cartilage center of gravity class lever collateral ligament complex compression condyles contraction convex degrees deltoid digitorum disc distal dorsiflexion elbow equilibrium extensor facets femoral femur FIGURE finger flexed flexion flexion and extension flexor foot force forearm function gait glenohumeral glenohumeral joint head hip joint humerus increase interphalangeal joints joint axis joint capsule kinematic chain knee flexion lateral flexion lateral rotation line of gravity longitudinal longus lower extremity lumbar magnitude menisci metacarpophalangeal metacarpophalangeal joint metatarsal midstance movement muscle activity muscle fibers normal occurs passive patella pelvis plantar plantarflexion position posterior posteriorly posture produce pronation proximal quadriceps radial range of motion sagittal plane scapula segment stability structure subtalar joint swing synovial talus tendon tension tibia tilting tissue torque translatory transverse tarsal joint ulna ulnar vertebrae vertebral column weight wrist