Kinesiology The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement  SECOND EDITION

The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement relates the most current understanding of anatomy and mechanics with clinical practice concerns. Featuring seven chapters devoted to biomechanics, straightforward writing, and over 900 beautiful illustrations, the text provides you with detailed coverage of the structure, function, and kinesiology of each body region. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health.

FEATURES OF THE SECOND EDITION

■ Clinical Relevance boxes allow us to emphasize the applicability of the information contained in this textbook. These were

one of the most popular aspects of the first edition and are intended to once again help focus information and enhance

understanding. We have added new Clinical Relevance boxes throughout the text to provide additional examples of how a

clinician can use the information in this text to understand a dysfunction or choose an intervention strategy.

■ Muscle Action tables introduce the discussion of muscle actions for each muscle. Actions of each muscle are now intro

duced in table format and include the conclusions drawn from the evidence regarding each action. The evidence is dis

cussed in detail after the table. This format allows the reader to identify at a glance which reported actions are supported

by evidence, which are refuted, and which remain controversial.

■ Examining the Forces boxes and Muscle Attachment boxes explain and highlight more advanced mathematical con

cepts and provide muscle innervation and attachment information, respectively. The Muscle Attachment boxes now also

include brief descriptions of palpation strategies.

■ New and updated artwork, including illustrations and photographs, have been created and revised specifically for this

text.

■ Updated references continue to lend current, evidence-based support to chapter content and direct the student to

further research resources