Joint Structure & Function: A Comprehensive Analysis (6th Revised Edition)

Description

Joint Structure & Function, 6th Edition and Kinesiology in Action work together to create an interactive learning experience that teaches students the knowledge and skills to effectively evaluate and treat human movement disorders.

The text provides comprehensive foundational knowledge. Online resources equip instructors with the lesson plans and activities they need to create active classroom where students can apply what they’re learning. Kinesiology in Action tracks student progress and assesses their knowledge in real time until they’ve mastered the must-know concepts.

Key Features

• Focuses on normal structure and function rather than specific patient problems to show how deviations from normal may create or underlie dysfunction.
• Prepares students to evaluate and treat human movement disorders with lucid discussions of biomechanics, joint structure, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology.
• Features an evidence-based approach that applies current research to the challenges of daily practice.
• Clarifies key information with more than 800 photographs, radiographs, scans, and illustrations.
• Emphasizes the practical application of kinesiologic principles—and the close link between normal and disordered musculoskeletal function—with patient case studies at the beginning each chapter and case applications throughout the text.
• Highlights key points with “Concept Cornerstone” boxes and periodic summaries.
• Promotes critical thinking on controversial topics through “Continuing Exploration” boxes.
• Offers ‘Study Questions’ at the end of each chapter.

New to this Edition

• UPDATED! Full-color illustrations
• NEW! Anatomy overview tables for each joint chapter
• NEW! Co-author, Mike Lewek, and contributors with current teaching experience

Table of Contents

1. I. Joint Structure and Function: Foundational Concepts
   1. Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function
   2. Complexity of Human Joint Design
   3. Muscle Structure and Function
2. II.  Axial Skeletal Joint Complexes
   1. The Vertebral Column
   2. The Thorax and Chest Wall
   3. The Temporomandibular Joint
3. III. Upper Extremity Joint Complexes
   1. The Shoulder Complex
   2. The Elbow Complex
   3. The Wrist and Hand Complex
4. IV.  Lower Extremity Joint Complex
   
   1. The Hip Complex
   2. The Knee
   3. The Ankle and Foot Complex
5. V. Integrated Function
   1. Posture
   2. Gait
   3. Index