
Anatomy and Human Movement
Structure and Function
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Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function describes the musculoskeletal structures of the human body and the biomechanics behind their movements. The book provides anatomical descriptions of bone and muscle groups with emphasis on the joints; enumeration of common traumatic or pathological problems affecting the musculoskeletal structures; and the use of palpation through intact skin to describe the structures, as well as how movements can be tested and analyzed with respect to joint movement, muscle work and function. Chapters on embryology; the skin and its appendages; terminologies used in the book; and an account of the structure and function of the nervous system are included as well. Students of anatomy will find the text a valuable reference material.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction and Terminology
Explanation of the Layout of the Book
Terminology
Planes and Axes of the Human Body
Levers
1. Components of the Musculoskeletal System
Connective Tissue
Skeletal Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Joints
2. Embryology
Stages in Development
Development of the Musculoskeletal System
Summary of the Stages in Development
3. Skin and Its Appendages
Introduction
Structure
Appendages of the Skin
Glands
Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of the Skin
Nerves of the Skin
Application
4. The Upper Limb
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Nerve Supply
Blood Supply
Lymphatics
5. The Lower Limb
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Nerve Supply
Blood Supply
Lymphatics
6. The Head, Neck and Trunk
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Bones
Muscles
Nerve Supply
Muscles
Joints
7. The Nervous System
Introduction
Cellular Structure
Interneural Connections
Myelination
Structure of a Peripheral Nerve
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 896
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Butterworth-Heinemann 1989
- Published: January 1, 1989
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9781483192741
About the Authors
Nigel Palastanga
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor Emeritus, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
Derek Field
Affiliations and Expertise
Formerly Vice Principal, North London School of Physiotherapy, City University, London, UK
Roger Soames
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor Emeritus, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK