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Focuses on normal structure and functionrather than specific patient problems to show how deviations from normal may create or underlie dysfunction.Prepares students to evaluate and treat human movement disorders with lucid discussions of biomechanics, joint structure, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology.Features an evidence-based approach that applies current research to the challenges of daily practice.Clarifies key information with more than 800 photographs, radiographs, scans, and illustrations.Emphasizes the practical application of kinesiologic principles-and the close link between normal and disordered musculoskeletal function-with patient case studies at the beginning each chapter and case applications throughout the text.Highlights key points with \"Concept Cornerstone\" boxes and periodic summaries.Promotes critical thinking on controversial topics through \"Continuing Exploration\" boxes.Offers ‘Study Questions& at the end of each chapter.

 

Kinesiology in Action

Integrated eBook-Joint Structure & Functiontext in an easy-to-use, online format lets you do all your course reading and lessons online.Ten modules or lessons that each feature two pre-tests, practice activities, text and audio generation activities, and a post-test.High-quality videos that demonstrate the major concepts in each module.Discussion forums that provide opportunities to collaborate with your classmates.Gradebook that lets you tracks your progress every step of the way, so you&ll know exactly how you&re doing in the course. It also shows where you need to focus your studies until you&ve mastered the concepts and are ready to apply them in class and lab.

I.  Joint Structure and Function: Foundational Concepts

1.     Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function

2.     Complexity of Human Joint Design

3.     Muscle Structure and Function

II.  Axial Skeletal Joint Complexes

4.     The Vertebral Column

5.     The Thorax and Chest Wall

6.     The Temporomandibular Joint

III. Upper Extremity Joint Complexes

7.     The Shoulder Complex

8.     The Elbow Complex

9.     The Wrist and Hand Complex

   IV. Lower Extremity Joint Complex

10.  The Hip Complex

11.  The Knee

12.  The Ankle and Foot Complex

    V.   Integrated Function

13.  Posture

                   14.  Gait

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