| Description |
xxi, 396 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm |
|
regular print |
| Contents |
Part I: Basic clinical kinesiology and anatomy. 1. Basic information -- 2. Skeletal system -- 3. Articular system -- 4. Arthrokinematics -- 5. Muscular system -- 6. Nervous system -- 7. Circulatory system -- 8. Basic biomechanics -- Part II: Clinical kinesiology and anatomy of the upper extremities. 9. Shoulder girdle -- 10. Shoulder joint -- 11. Elbow joint -- 12. Wrist joint -- 13. Hand -- Part III: Clinical kinesiology and anatomy of the trunk. 14. Temporomandibular joint -- 15. Neck and trunk -- 16. Respiratory system -- 17. Pelvic girdle -- Part IV: Clinical kinesiology and anatomy of the lower extremities. 18. Hip joint -- 19. Knee joint -- 20. Ankle joint and foot -- Part V: Clinical kinesiology and anatomy of the body. 21. Posture -- 22. Gait |
| Summary |
Lippert supplies physical therapist assistant students with a text on the terminology, principles, and applications of kinesiology and anatomy from a clinical perspective. She emphasizes basic kinesiology and anatomy and simple, clear descriptions and explanations of the body systems and the motion and muscle action of specific joints. The new edition has revised, updated, and new line drawings; more clinical examples of functional applications and the mechanics of daily living; and a new chapter on the circulatory system |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-360) and index |
| Subject |
Kinesiology.
|
|
Physical therapy assistants.
|
|
Kinesiology, Applied.
|
|
Movement.
|
|
Musculoskeletal System -- anatomy & histology.
|
|
Physical Therapy Modalities.
|
| LC no. |
2010036700 |
| ISBN |
0803623631 (paperback) |
|
9780803623637 (paperback) |
|
