Kinesiology : the skeletal system and muscle function / Joseph E. Muscolino.

Author/creator Muscolino, Joseph E.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoSt. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010023466
ISBN9780323069441 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0323069444 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QP303 .M87 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold