"Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise" is a quick reference guide to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving, active context. An accessible formatmakes it easy for students to locate clear, concise explanations and descriptions of anatomical structures, human movement terms and key concepts. Coveringall major anatomical areas, the book includes: an A-to-Z guide to anatomical terms and concepts; clear and detailed anatomical illustrations; cross-referenced entries throughout; highlighted key terms; 'Hot topics' discussed in more detail; and, full references and a list of suggested further reading. "Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise" is a must-have supplement for undergraduates in applied anatomy, functional anatomy, kinesiology, physical education, strength and conditioning, biomechanics and related areas. Clare Milner is Assistant Professor in Biomechanics at the University of Kentucky, USA. INDICE: Introduction A to Z Topics Anatomical position Anatomical terminology Ankle and foot Appendicular skeleton Articulating surfaces Axial skeleton -- structure and function Bone Bone classification Bones of the ankle and footBones of the elbow and forearm Bones of the head and neck Bones of the hip Bones of the knee Bones of the lumbar spine and pelvis Bones of the shoulder Bones of the thoracic region Bones of the wrist and hand Core stability Elbow andforearm Foot arches Gait analysis Head and neck Hip Hip joint Joint classification Joints Joints of the ankle and foot Joints of the elbow and forearm Joints of the head and neck Joints of the knee Joints of the lumbar spine and pelvis Joints of the thoracic region Joints of the wrist and hand Knee Ligament functions Ligaments of the ankle and foot Ligaments of the elbow and forearm Ligaments of the head and neck Ligaments of the hip Ligaments of the knee Ligaments of the lumbar spine and pelvis Ligaments of the shoulder Ligaments of the thoracic region Ligaments of the wrist and hand Lumbar spine and pelvis Muscle contraction - types Muscle classification Muscles Muscles of the ankle and foot Muscles of the elbow and forearm Muscles of the head and neck Muscles of theknee Muscles of the lumbar spine and pelvis Muscles of the shoulder Muscles of the thigh Muscles of the thoracic region Muscles of the wrist and hand On-line motion analysis Planes and axes of movement Qualitative and quantitative analysis of movement Shoulder Shoulder joint Skeletal muscle function Skeletal muscle structure Thoracic region -- pectoral girdle, thoracic spine and ribs Vertebral structure (structure of vertebrae) Wrist and hand
- ISBN: 978-0-415-43297-9
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés