Kinesiology : the skeletal system and muscle function / Joseph E. Muscolino.
| Author/creator | Muscolino, Joseph E. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2011. |
| Description | xiv, 690 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Parts of the human body -- Mapping the human body -- Skeletal tissues -- Bones of the human body -- Joint action terminology -- Classification of joints -- Joints of the axial body -- Joints of the lower extremity -- Joints of the upper extremity -- Anatomy and physiology of muscle tissue -- How muscles function-the big picture -- Types of muscle contractions -- Roles of muscles -- Determining the force of a muscle contraction -- The skeletal muscles of the human body -- Types of joint motion and musculoskeletal assessment -- The neuromuscular system -- Posture and the gait cycle -- Stretching -- Principles of strengthening exercise. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010023466 |
| ISBN | 9780323069441 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0323069444 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QP303 .M87 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |