Written by James Watkins, an authority on functional anatomy,
"Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System, Second
Edition," integrates anatomy and biomechanics to describe the
intimate relationship between the structure and function of the
musculoskeletal system. This unique reference thoroughly explores
the biomechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components and
the response and adaptation of these components to the physical
stress imposed by everyday activities. Following a systematic
approach, "Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System"
describes
-the basic composition and function of the musculoskeletal
system;
-mechanical concepts and principles that underlie human
movement;
-functional anatomy of the skeletal, connective tissue,
articular, and neuromuscular systems;
-mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components;
-structural adaptation of musculoskeletal components; and
-the etiology of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
Also available as an e-book, the second edition of "Structure
and Function of the Musculoskeletal System" features nearly 700
detailed, full-color illustrations showing key structures and
biomechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system. Elementary
biomechanical concepts are incorporated throughout the text,
offering readers a more integrated understanding of how forces are
created and relayed by the components of the musculoskeletal
system.
The second edition of "Structure and Function of the
Musculoskeletal System" also includes new information on the
effects of aging on muscle function as well as a new appendix with
illustrations of each muscle group and tables detailing the origin,
insertion, and action of individual muscles. In addition, several
new case studies illustrate the response and adaptation of the
musculoskeletal system to exercise at various ages and in various
situations. These case studies present current research and how the
findings can be put to practical use in physical activity,
competitive sport, rehabilitation, and activities of daily
living.
Students new to anatomy or biomechanics will benefit from the
book's reader-friendly structure featuring applied examples,
summaries, review questions, references, an extensive subject
index, and a glossary that runs parallel to the text. Learning
objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the key
topics, and interesting facts and key points are set off within
highlight boxes throughout the text. Highlighted introductory
figures assist readers in understanding content as they refer to a
sequence of subsequent figures while reading the text. Plus, nearly
all the images from the text are included in an image bank that is
free to instructors who adopt the text.
"Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System, Second
Edition," offers readers a clear conception of how the components
of the musculoskeletal system coordinate to produce movement and
continuously adapt their structure to the strain of everyday
physical activity as well as the effects of aging. Illustrated with
full-color detail, this unique resource will assist both future and
current professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of
musculoskeletal disorders by enhancing their understanding of the
relationship between the structure and function of the
musculoskeletal system.
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