Revised edition of: Joint structure and function / Pamela K. Levangie, Cynthia C. Norkin. 4th ed. c2005.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Biomechanical applications to joint structure and function / Samuel R. Ward -- Joint structure and function / Sandra Curwin -- Muscle structure and function / Gary Chleboun -- The vertebral column / Diane Dalton -- The thorax and chest wall / Julie Starr, Diane Dalton -- The temporomandibular joint / Pamela D. Ritzline -- The shoulder complex / Paula M. Ludewig, John D. Borstad -- Elbow complex / Cynthia C. Norkin -- Wrist and hand complex / Noelle M. Austin -- The hip complex / RobRoy L. Martin, Ben Kivlan -- The knee / Erin Hartigan, Michael Lewek, Lynn Snyder-Macker -- The ankle and foot complex / RobRoy L. Martin -- Posture / Cynthia C. Norkin -- Gait / Sandra J. Olney, Janice Eng.
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Striking an optimum user-friendly balance between basic and more advanced content, Joint Structure and Function is the ideal text for your program's "Introduction to Kinesiology" course. It is targeted primarily for physical therapy students (but also can be used by occupational therapy and athletic training students) who are preparing for entry-level practice involved in the assessment of and intervention in human musculoskeletal function and dysfunction. Well-referenced, up-to-date research and the liberal use of figures, examples, and tables make this the most educationally comprehendible text on the market. Bonus Inside! Kinesiology videos on DVD.
System requirements for Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or greater; Intel Core Dup 1.83GHz or faster processor; Power PC G4 1 GHz or faster processor; 512 MB of RAM; 1024 x 768 resolution display; 300 MB hard disk space; requires Adobe Air.
System requirements for Windows: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster processor; 512 MB of RAM, recommended: Pentium 4 2 GHz or faster, 1GB RAM; Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP; 1024 x 768 resolution monitor; 300 MB hard disk space; requires Adobe Air.
Joint Structure and Function, A Comprehensive Analysis.