Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants

Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants
ISBN-10
080360453X
ISBN-13
9780803604537
Category
Medical
Pages
475
Language
English
Published
2000-01-01
Publisher
F A Davis Company
Author
Lynn Lippert

Description

Emphasizes basic kinesiology knowledge, describing the essentials of joint movement and muscle action. Discusses each major muscle in terms of location, attachment, function, and innervation. Includes review questions and many detailed b&w illustrations. This third edition adds five new chapters on basic biomechanics, the temperomandibular joint, the pelvic girdle, normal posture, and arthrokinematics. Material on the muscular system is expanded to include an explanation of open and closed kinetic chain principles.

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