Anatomy and Human Movement

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.

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