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Section III

Axial Skeleton

Chapter 9 Axial Skeleton: Osteology and Arthrology, 307
Chapter 10 Axial Skeleton: Muscle and Joint Interactions, 379
Chapter 11 Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation, 423
Appendix III Reference Materials for Muscle Attachments and Innervation of the

Axial Skeleton, 456

S e c t i o n I I I focuses on the kinesiology of the axial skeleton: the cranium, vertebrae,

sternum, and ribs. The section is divided into three chapters, each describing a different
kinesiologic aspect of the axial skeleton. Chapter 9 presents osteology and arthrology, and
Chapter 10 presents muscle and joint interactions. Chapter 11 describes two special topics
related to the axial skeleton: the kinesiology of mastication (chewing) and ventilation.

Section III presents several overlapping functions that involve the axial skeleton. These
functions include providing (1) “core stability” plus overall mobility to the body; (2) optimal
placement of the senses of vision, hearing, and smell; (3) protection to the spinal cord, brain,
and internal organs; and (4) bodily activities such as the mechanics of ventilation, mastication,
childbirth, coughing, and defecation. Musculoskeletal impairments within the axial skeleton
can cause limitation in any of these four functions.

Additional Clinical Connections

Additional Clinical Connections are included at the end of each chapter. This feature
is intended to highlight or expand on a particular clinical concept associated with
the kinesiology covered in the chapter.

Study Questions

Study Questions are also included at the end of each chapter. These questions are
designed to challenge the reader to review or reinforce some of the main concepts
contained within the chapter. The answers to the questions are included on the
Evolve website .