Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion - Brossura

Hamilton, Nancy; Weimar, Wendi; Luttgens, Kathryn

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ISBN 10: 0071259511 ISBN 13: 9780071259514

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education / Asia, 2008

Riassunto

This introductory text provides undergraduate students with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and the applications of kinesiology. It uses a qualitative approach with an easy-to-follow writing style. Theory is balanced with many sport and real-world applications to promote the integrated nature of kinesiology, including the anatomical and biomechanical concepts.

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Contenuti:

1 Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology
Part I Anatomical and Physiological Fundamentals of Human Motion
2 The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements
3 The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature
4 The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion
5 The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region
6 The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
7 The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region
8 The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot
9 The Spinal Column and Thorax
Part II Fundamentals of Biomechanics
10 Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics
11 The Description of Human Motion
12 The Conditions of Linear Motion
13 The Conditions of Rotary Motion
14 The Center of Gravity and Stability
Part III Motor Skills: Principles and Applications
15 The Standing Posture
16 Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise
17 Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling
18 Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking
19 Locomotion: Solid Surface
20 Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment
21 Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support
22 Impact
23 Instrumentation for Motion Analysis
Appendix A Classification of Joints and Their Movements
Appendix B Joint Range of Motion
Appendix C Muscular Attachments and Nerve Supply
Appendix D Mathematics Review
Appendix E Table of Trigonometric Functions
Appendix F U.S.--Metric Equivalents
Appendix G Exercises for Kinesiological Analysis
Appendix H Answers to Problems in Part II
Glossary

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• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education / Asia
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071259511
• ISBN 13: 9780071259514
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 642