Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function (Paperback, 3)

Part I: Fundamentals of Structure and Motion of the Human Body 1.?Parts of the Human Body 2.?Mapping the Human Body

Part II: Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones 3.?Skeletal Tissues 4.?Fascia 5.?Bones of the Skeleton

Part III: Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints 6.?Joint Action Terminology 7.?Classification of Joints 8.?Joints of the Axial Body 9.?Joints of the Lower Extremity 10.?Joints of the Upper Extremity

Part IV: Myology: Study of the Muscular System 11.?Attachments and Actions of Muscles 12.?Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue 13.?How Muscles Function ? The Big Picture 14.?Types of Muscle Contractions 15.?Roles of Muscles 16.?Types of Joint Motion and Musculoskeletal Assessment 17.?Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction 18.?Biomechanics NEW!? 19.?Neuromuscular System 20.?Posture and the Gait Cycle 21.?Postural Distortion Patterns 22.?Stretching 23.?Strengthening Exercises