Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function - Softcover

Palastanga, Nigel; Field, Derek; Soames, Roger W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750609702 ISBN 13: 9780750609708

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function, Second Edition, is concerned with the musculoskeletal system and its application to human movement. The design of this new edition builds on the success of the first edition. There has been some reorganization of the text and illustrations for better clarity, as well as new sections on the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urogenital systems, and on the eye and ear. Apart from introductory sections (terminology; components of the musculoskeletal system; embryology; and skin, its appendages and special senses), the book has three sections dealing with the musculoskeletal system: the upper limb, the lower limb, and the head, neck and trunk. In addition there is a fourth section on the nervous system. Each musculoskeletal section is presented in a similar way beginning with a study of the bones, to provide the basic framework of the section. This is followed by a description of the muscles, which are considered in functional groups in an attempt to explain how movement is produced. Finally, the joints are described and discussed, building on the knowledge gained from a consideration of the bones and muscles: this last part of each section also serves to bring together the preceding parts. This book was written for the student of anatomy who wishes to use this knowledge functionally and desires an understanding of the mechanisms enabling movement to take place.

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Review

-Excellent written for physiotherapists.- Jane Lockwood, Course Leader, Director of Physiotherapy, University of Nottinghamtext, clearly written....I liked this book and could recommend it as a useful main text to students of physiotherapy. There is also enough additional material for the interested postgraduate student and clinicians involved in sports and orthopaedic medicine.-British Journal of Sports Medicinethis paperback Third Edition of Anatomy and Human Movement, the authors have further improved this now well established book...is a useful reference for any professional who is dealing with the musculoskeletal system and human movement.-Physiotherapy in Sportfourth edition has become more compact and easier to handle. An important and very useful tool, the book is dedicated to the student and practitioner interested in musculoskeletal anatomy and human movement.-Erik Cattrysse, Manual Therapy, vol 7, November 2002book is very well stuctured, organised and easy to read. The attention to detail is second to none. The changed layout changed to layout of text and illustrations aids the reader/learner.-- Mary Boyd, Physiotherapy Ireland "Excellent written for physiotherapists." Jane Lockwood, Course Leader, Director of Physiotherapy, University of Nottinghamtext, clearly written....I liked this book and could recommend it as a useful main text to students of physiotherapy. There is also enough additional material for the interested postgraduate student and clinicians involved in sports and orthopaedic medicine."British Journal of Sports Medicinethis paperback Third Edition of Anatomy and Human Movement, the authors have further improved this now well established book...is a useful reference for any professional who is dealing with the musculoskeletal system and human movement."Physiotherapy in Sportfourth edition has become more compact and easier to handle. An important and very useful tool, the book is dedicated to the student and practitioner interested in musculoskeletal anatomy and human movement."Erik Cattrysse, Manual Therapy, vol 7, November 2002book is very well stuctured, organised and easy to read. The attention to detail is second to none. The changed layout changed to layout of text and illustrations aids the reader/learner."" Mary Boyd, Physiotherapy Ireland "Excellent written for physiotherapists." "Jane Lockwood, Course Leader, Director of Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham"text, clearly written....I liked this book and could recommend it as a useful main text to students of physiotherapy. There is also enough additional material for the interested postgraduate student and clinicians involved in sports and orthopaedic medicine."British Journal of Sports Medicinethis paperback Third Edition of Anatomy and Human Movement, the authors have further improved this now well established book...is a useful reference for any professional who is dealing with the musculoskeletal system and human movement."Physiotherapy in Sportfourth edition has become more compact and easier to handle. An important and very useful tool, the book is dedicated to the student and practitioner interested in musculoskeletal anatomy and human movement."Erik Cattrysse, Manual Therapy, vol 7, November 2002book is very well stuctured, organised and easy to read. The attention to detail is second to none. The changed layout changed to layout of text and illustrations aids the reader/learner."" "Mary Boyd," Physiotherapy Ireland

From the Publisher

New Features Completely revised material provides a fully integrated approach, now streamlined and reorganised into five chapters.Chapters on viscera and blood supply have been incorporated into discussions related to the upper and lower limbs, for more relevant presentations of the material.New full-color format clarifies and highlights specific structures and features.Improved navigation uses color-coded sections to help readers find specific information quickly

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0750609702
• ISBN 13: 9780750609708
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 904