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Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement
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By
Joseph Hamill, Kathleen M. Knutzen
$79.97
Price includes NZ wide delivery! Ships from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Hardback, 491 pages, 3rd revised internat Edition | | Published In: | United States, 01 June 2010 |
This introductory text in biomechanics integrates basic anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology for the study of human movement. Organized into three parts (Foundations of Human Movement, Functional Anatomy, and Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement), this text is considered to be a "higher" level biomechanics book as it can be used in both upper level undergraduate and graduate courses. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New coverage of physical activity and bone formation, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, factors influencing force and velocity development in the muscle, and the effect of training on muscle activation New and updated illustrations include applications from ergonomics, orthopedics, and exercise (supplemented with references from the current biomechanics literature) |
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Section I Foundations of Human Movement Chapter 1 Basic Terminology Chapter 2 Skeletal Considerations for Movement Chapter 3 Muscular Considerations for Movement Chapter 4 Neurological Considerations for Movement Section II Functional Anatomy Chapter 5 Functional Anatomy of the Upper Extremity Chapter 6 Functional Anatomy of the Lower Extremity Chapter 7 Functional Anatomy of the Trunk Section III Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion Chapter 8 Linear Kinematics Chapter 9 Angular Kinematics Chapter 10 Linear Kinetics Chapter 11 Angular Kinetics Appendix A The Metric System and SI Units Appendix B Trigonometric Functions Appendix C Sample Kinematic and Kinetic Data Appendix D Numerical Example for Calculating Projectile Motion Index
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins | | ISBN: | 1451109016 |
| EAN: | 9781451109016 | | Dimensions: | 27.0 x 21.0 centimeters (1.29 kg) |
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