Manual of Structural Kinesiology - Softcover

Thompson, Clem W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801649404 ISBN 13: 9780801649400

Publisher: Mosby, 1981

Synopsis

The "Manual of Structural Kinesiology" provides a straightforward look at anatomy and its relation to human movement. The text identifies specific muscles and muscle groups and describes exercises for strengthening and developing those muscles. The manual makes information readily available to students through a combination of logical presentation format and concise writing style. Large, clear illustrations and photographs aid the student in identification of muscles, muscle movements and mastery of proper exercise techniques. While retaining its concise presentation style, this 12th edition includes information on muscle innervation and expands the coverage of muscle actions. Basic conditioning principles and techniques are given greater coverage, and muscle pronunciation guides have been included. Several new illustrations of muscle origins and insertions have been added to this edition, as well as 60 new photographs illustrating muscle movements. In keeping with the philosophy of the earlier editions of this text, these additions were designed to make important facts accessible to students.

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From the Publisher

Integrates the Dynamic Human with four to five activities per chapter to help students explore the CD that's packaged with the text.
Lists ten annotated websites at the end of each chapter.
Features many pieces of art, which have been redrawn for consistency.
Includes a new appendix to the text lists range of motion for each joint.
Uses more white space for a more open, inviting look.
Discusses each muscle in relation to origin, insertion, actions, palpation, strengthening, and flexibility.
Uses a basic foundational approach to the study of human movement. Essential information is presented in a concise, appealing, and organized way for kinesiologists, athletic trainers, coaches, physical educators, physical therapists, health club instructors, strength and conditioning specialists, and others responsible for the development, maintenance, or rehabilitation of the muscular system.
Includes muscle pronunciations, terminology, innervations, actions, and illustrations of joint movements.
Makes the material more practical and useful with application, strengthening, and flexibility sections.
Includes laboratory exercises at the end of each chapter.
Presents functions and relevant facts about muscle groups and describes simple exercises for use in the development of specific muscles.
12. Describes how and where each muscle can be palpated.
Provides worksheets at the end of the text to test retention and application of chapter material and function as a tool for study and review.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801649404
• ISBN 13: 9780801649400
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158