Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Physical RehabilitationThe link between structure and function of the musculoskeletal system is clarified and explained in this complete guide to clinical kinesiology. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology ever published. Beautifully and abundantly illustrated in two-colour, this dynamic, accessible resource presents complex scientific information in an approach designed to draw the reader in and explore the fundamental principles of kinesiology of the trunk and extremities as well as in relation to joints, muscles, and biomechanics. |
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abduction abductor action activation allows analysis anatomic angle ankle anterior articular associated atlanto-occipital joint attachments axis of rotation base Biomechanics body bone capsule cartilage cause component compression connective tissues considered contraction described digitorum direction disc distal dorsal effect elbow example extension extensor external extremity facet fibers FIGURE finger flexed flexion flexor foot force formed function gait greater ground hand head horizontal increases inferior Innervation internal internal torque joint kinematics knee lateral length ligament load located longus lower lumbar mass measured mechanical medial ment motion movement muscle myosin nerve normal occurs passive person Physical Therapy plane plantar plantar flexion position posterior potential produced pronation provides proximal reduced referred region relative requires resistance result scapula segment shoulder shown shows side slide spine stability stretched structures superior supination surface tendon tension tion tissue torque transverse trunk ulnar vertebral walking weight wrist