Kinesiology : scientific basis of human motion /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hamilton, Nancy 1946-
Other Authors: Luttgens, Kathryn, 1926-
Format: Software Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2002.
Edition:10th ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The musculoskeletal system : the skeletal framework and its movements
  • The musculoskeletal system : the musculature
  • The neuromuscular basis of human motion
  • The upper extremity : the shoulder region
  • The upper extremity : the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
  • The lower extremity : the hip region
  • The lower extremity : the knee, ankle, and foot
  • The spinal column and thorax
  • Terminology and measurement in biomechanics
  • The description of human motion
  • The conditions of linear motion
  • The conditions of rotary motion
  • The center of gravity and stability
  • The standing posture
  • Kinesiology of fitness and exercise
  • Moving objects : pushing and pulling
  • Moving objects : throwing, striking, and kicking
  • Locomotion : solid surface
  • Locomotion : the aquatic environment
  • Locomotion : when suspended and free of support
  • Impact
  • Instrumentation for motion analysis.