Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function

Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 4th Edition is a comprehensive guide to musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment. It includes over 1,200 full-color illustrations, access to an Evolve website with video clips, and a complete atlas of bones, bony landmarks, and joints. The text covers muscle contraction, coordination of muscles with movement, core stabilization, posture, exercise, reflexes, and the nervous system's control of the muscular system. Clinical applications challenge students to apply kinesiology concepts to clinical practice, and new perspectives on fascia are included.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide soft-tissue therapy! Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function,4th Edition is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment. With over 1,200 full-color illustrations, the book showcases the body's bones and joints, as well as how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. Part I covers the fundamentals of structure and motion. Part II explores the skeletal system, including skeletal and fascial tissues. Part III delves into a detailed study of the body's joints. And finally, Part IV examines how muscles function. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text offers access to an Evolve website with 150 video clips demonstrating major joint actions of the body as well as muscle palpation. A complete atlas of bones, bony landmarks, and joints includes hundreds of full-color illustrations, providing comprehensive coverage of bones not found in other kinesiology books. Clear, straightforward explanations of kinesiology concepts cover muscle contraction, coordination of muscles with movement, core stabilization, posture, exercise, reflexes, and how the nervous system controls and directs the muscular system. Coverage of strengthening exercises and stretching emphasizes the purposes and benefits of stretching and how to perform various techniques. Information on posture and the gait cycle includes illustrations of all the muscles of the human body organized by function. Clinical applications challenge students to apply kinesiology concepts to clinical practice. Light-bulb and Spotlight boxes discuss applications of the content, including pathologic conditions and clinical scenarios. Learning objectives at the start of each chapter help students focus on the key concepts.

This comprehensive textbook is an essential resource for students studying kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise science. It provides a solid foundation in musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios. With its extensive illustrations, detailed explanations, and clinical applications, Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function,4th Edition is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to advance their career in the field of health and wellness.

Weight: 1610g
Dimension: 217 x 280 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323812764
Edition number: 4 ed