Main description:

Undergraduate students taking an introductory course in structural anatomy, including those studying exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, or physical education; secondary school students studying human anatomy; also a reference for professionals requiring knowledge of anatomy pertaining to human movement.

Contents:

Part I General Concepts of Anatomy

Chapter 1 Structures

Bones

Joints

Muscles

Levers

Nerves

Blood Vessels

Other Tissues

Motor Unit

Learning Aids

Chapter 2 Movement

Anatomical Locations

Planes and Axes

Fundamental Movements

Learning Aids

Part II Upper Extremity

Chapter 3 The Shoulder

Bones of the Shoulder Girdle

Bones of the Shoulder Joint

Joints and Ligaments of the Shoulder Girdle

Ligaments of the Shoulder Joint

Other Ligaments of the Shoulder

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Joint

Combined Actions of the Shoulder Girdle and Shoulder Joint

Learning Aids

Chapter 4 The Elbow and Forearm

Bones of the Elbow and Forearm

Joints and Ligaments of the Elbow and Forearm

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Elbow and Forearm

Learning Aids

Chapter 5 The Wrist and Hand

Bones of the Wrist and Hand

Joints and Ligaments of the Wrist and Hand

Fundamental Movements of the Wrist and Hand

Extrinsic Muscles of the Wrist and Hand

Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand

Muscles of the Thumb

Learning Aids

Chapter 6 Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Upper Extremity

Nerves of the Brachial Plexus

Major Arteries of the Upper Extremity

Major Veins of the Upper Extremity

Learning Aids

Part II Summary Tables

Articulations of the Upper Extremity

Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Upper Extremity

Part III The Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and Pelvis

Chapter 7 The Head

Bones of the Head

Joints of the Head

Ligaments of the Head

Sinuses

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Head

Learning Aids

Chapter 8 The Spinal Column and Pelvis

Bones of the Spinal Column

Ligaments of the Spinal Column

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Spinal Column

Bones of the Pelvis

Ligaments of the Pelvis

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Pelvis

Learning Aids

Chapter 9 The Thorax

Bones of the Thorax

Joints and Ligaments of the Thorax

Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Thorax

Structures Within the Thorax

Learning Aids

Chapter 10 Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, Heart, and Lungs

The Brain

Peripheral Nervous System

Arteries of the Head and Brain

Veins of the Head and Brain

Nerves of the Thorax and Trunk

Arteries of the Thorax and Trunk

Veins of the Thorax and Trunk

Nerves, Arteries, and Veins of the Heart and Lungs

Learning Aids

Part III Summary Tables

Articulations of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and Pelvis

Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Head, Thorax, and Spinal Column

Part IV Lower Extremity

Chapter 11 The Hip and Thigh

Bones of the Hip Joint and Thigh

Ligaments of the Hip Joint

Fundamental Movements of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Hip Joint and Upper Leg

Learning Aids

Chapter 12 The Knee

Bones of the Knee

Ligaments of the Knee

Menisci of the Knee

Fundamental Movements of the Knee and Lower Leg

Muscles of the Knee and Lower Leg

Learning Aids

Chapter 13 The Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot

Bones of the Lower Leg

Bones of the Foot

Joints and Ligaments of the Ankle and Foot

Fundamental Movements of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot

Muscles of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot

Learning Aids

Chapter 14 Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Lower Extremity

Nerves of the Lumbosacral Plexus

Major Arteries of the Lower Extremity

Major Veins of the Lower Extremity

Learning Aids

Part IV Summary Tables

Articulations of the Lower Extremity

Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Lower Extremity