TY - BOOK AU - Levangie,Pamela K. AU - Norkin,Cynthia C. AU - Levangie,Pamela K. TI - Joint structure and function: a comprehensive analysis SN - 9780803623620 AV - QP303 .N59 2011 U1 - 612.75 22 PY - 2011/// CY - Philadelphia PB - F.A. Davis Co. KW - Human mechanics KW - Joints KW - anatomy & histology KW - physiology N1 - Revised edition of: Joint structure and function / Pamela K. Levangie, Cynthia C. Norkin. 4th .edition c2005; Includes bibliographical references and index; Biomechanical applications to joint structure and function / Samuel R. Ward -- Joint structure and function / Sandra Curwin -- Muscle structure and function / Gary Chleboun -- The vertebral column / Diane Dalton -- The thorax and chest wall / Julie Starr, Diane Dalton -- The temporomandibular joint / Pamela D. Ritzline -- The shoulder complex / Paula M. Ludewig, John D. Borstad -- Elbow complex / Cynthia C. Norkin -- Wrist and hand complex / Noelle M. Austin -- The hip complex / RobRoy L. Martin, Ben Kivlan -- The knee / Erin Hartigan, Michael Lewek, Lynn Snyder-Macker -- The ankle and foot complex / RobRoy L. Martin -- Posture / Cynthia C. Norkin -- Gait / Sandra J. Olney, Janice Eng N2 - Striking an optimum user-friendly balance between basic and more advanced content, Joint Structure and Function is the ideal text for your program's "Introduction to Kinesiology" course. It is targeted primarily for physical therapy students (but also can be used by occupational therapy and athletic training students) who are preparing for entry-level practice involved in the assessment of and intervention in human musculoskeletal function and dysfunction. Well-referenced, up-to-date research and the liberal use of figures, examples, and tables make this the most educationally comprehendible text on the market. Bonus Inside! Kinesiology videos on DVD ER -