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Author:

Muscolino, Joseph E.

Title:

Kinesiology : the skeletal system and muscle function / Joseph E. Muscolino.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Mosby/Elsevier,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

xiv, 690 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)

Subject:

Kinesiology.
Human locomotion.
Musculoskeletal system.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Parts of the human body -- Mapping the human body -- Skeletal tissues -- Bones of the human body -- Joint action terminology -- Classification of joints -- Joints of the axial body -- Joints of the lower extremity -- Joints of the upper extremity -- Anatomy and physiology of muscle tissue -- How muscles function-the big picture -- Types of muscle contractions -- Roles of muscles -- Determining the force of a muscle contraction -- The skeletal muscles of the human body -- Types of joint motion and musculoskeletal assessment -- The neuromuscular system -- Posture and the gait cycle -- Stretching -- Principles of strengthening exercise.

ISBN:

0323069444 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780323069441 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2010023466

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

LVOX826 -- Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport)

URAX314 -- Clarke University - Nicholas J. Schrup Library (Dubuque)

UPAX334 -- Upper Iowa University - Henderson-Wilder Library (Fayette)