The Second edition of Kinesiology: The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement relates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns.

Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides detailed coverage of the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. It gives an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health.

Special features include:

• New DVD containing about 150 videos provides dynamic examples of clinical demonstrations, principle illustrations, and lab activities. This powerful resource explores patient function, dysfunction, and injury for greater comprehension
• Clinical Relevance Boxes reinforce the relationship of biomechanical principles to patient care through real-life case studies
• Muscle Attachment Boxes provide easily accessed anatomical information and tips on muscle palpation
• Examining the Forces Boxes highlight the advanced mathematical concepts used to determine forces on joint structure
• Evidence-based presentations deliver the most current literature and essential classic studies for your understanding of musculoskeletal structure and function

Contents

Part I: Biomechanical Principles

1. Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis
2. Mechanical Properties of Materials
3. Biomechanics of Bone
4. Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle
5. Biomechanics of Cartilage
6. Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
7. Biomechanics of Joints

Part II: Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity

8. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Complex
9. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex
10. Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder complex during Activity
11. Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow
12. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow
13. Analysis of the Forces on the Elbow during Activity
14. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist & Hand
15. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscle of the Forearm
16. Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity
17. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand
18. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
19. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp

Part III: Kinesiology of the Head and Spine

20. Mechanics & Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes
21. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization
22. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing
23. Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the Temporomandibular Joint
24. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joint
25. Analysis of the Forces on the Temporomandibular Joint during Activity
26. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine
27. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature
28. Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity
29. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine
30. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine
31. Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine
32. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine
33. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Lumbar Spine
34. Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity
35. Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis
36. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis
37. Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity

Part IV: Kinesiology of the Lower Extremity

38. Structure and Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Hip
39. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip
40. Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity
41. Structure aand Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Knee
42. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee
43. Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity
44. Structure and Function of the Bones and Non-Contractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex
45. Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot
46. Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity

Part V: Posture and Gait

47. Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities
48. Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It

Index

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