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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide soft-tissue therapy! Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 4th Edition provides a complete guide to the art and science of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, the book shows the body's bones and joints, and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers.
List of contents
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 Bones3.¿Skeletal Tissues
4.¿Perspectives of Fascia (
New title)5.¿Bones of the Skeleton
Part III: Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints6.¿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
NEW! 22: Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
22.¿Stretching
23.¿Strengthening Exercises
About the author
Dr. Muscolino is a licensed soft-tissue oriented chiropractic physician with a private practice in Stamford, CT. He has been in practice since 1985. He has taught A&P, kinesiology, and musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology courses at SUNY and the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). Dr. Muscolino is also an approved provider by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for continuing education (CE) credit for massage therapists and bodyworkers and runs numerous advanced study workshops.
