An approachable, yet detailed atlas of the muscles of the human body, The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 5th Edition provides you with a thorough understanding of skeletal muscles in a compartmentalized, customizable layout. The most comprehensive atlas of muscle actions available, this is the only text that lists and describes all open-chain standard mover actions and all closed-chain reverse mover actions, as well as eccentric contraction and isometric stabilization functions! All actions are fully referenced in one convenient table. Complex muscle anatomy relationships are easy to understand with robust resources on the Evolve companion website, including a unique Electronic Muscle and Bone Review Program to help you prepare for practice.

Part 1: The Musculoskeletal System

1. Basic Kinesiology Terminology

2. The Skeletal System

3. How Muscles Function

Part 2: The Skeletal Muscles of the Upper Extremity

4. Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

5. Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

6. Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

7. Muscles of the Wrist Joint

8. Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

9. Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Part 3: The Skeletal Muscles of the Axial Body

10. Muscles of the Spinal Joints

11. Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

12. Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

13. Muscles of Facial Expression

Part 4: The Skeletal Muscles of the Lower Extremity

14. Muscles of the Hip Joint

15. Muscles of the Knee Joint

16. Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

17. Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

18. Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Part 5: Functional Mover Groups of Muscles

19. Functional Groups of Muscles