Description
- Well-rounded, detailed coverage of the musculoskeletal system includes information on the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.- Easy-to-understand, flowing text is presented in paragraph form.- Abundant tables on muscles and nerves condense the information in the text for easy reference.- Detailed discussions of specific movements focus on individual joints and muscles.- A glossary provides a quick reference for useful terms.- Evolve online resources include Answers to Chapter Review Questions and Exercises for students, and an Image Collection for instructors.- UPDATED!! Clear, concise, and informative color illustrations enable you to better interpret the text.- MORE Functional/Clinical Notes highlight the applications and importance of the material.- MORE Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements boxes help you apply the anatomical information on movements and muscles to everyday life.- EXPANDED information on surface anatomy describes palpable structures and how to "visualize anatomy through the skin.- MORE Review Questions and Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to enhance your level of comprehension.
Table of Contents
SECTION IORGANIZATION OF THE BODYChapter 1Anatomical TerminologyChapter 2Tissues of the BodyChapter 3Organs and Organ SystemsSECTION II THE UPPER LIMBChapter 4General Survey of the Upper LimbChapter 5The ShoulderChapter 6The ArmChapter 7Forearm and Hand: General ConsiderationsChapter 8Flexor ForearmsChapter 9Extensor ForearmChapter 10Radioulnar and Wrist MovementsChapter 11The HandChapter 12Movement of the DigitsSECTION III THE BACKChapter 13The BackSECTION IV THE LOWER LIMBChapter 14General Survey of the Lower LimbChapter 15The Bony Pelvis, Femur, and Hip JointChapter 16The Thigh and KneeChapter 17Gluteal Region and Posterior ThighChapter 18Movements of the Thigh and LegChapter 19The LegChapter 20The FootSECTION V THE HEAD, NECK AND TRUNKChapter 21The Head and NeckChapter 22The ThoraxChapter 23The Abdomen and PelvisSuggested ReadingsGlossary
