Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 4th ed.9780803612433 Clinical kinesiology and anatomy, 4th ed. Lippert, Lynn S. F.A. Davis 2006 351 pages $42.95 Paperback QP303 First designed with the physical therapist assistant student in mind, but now expected to be useful to other disciplines as well, this edition has been expanded to include more clinical and anatomic examples, especially those explaining basic lever systems and inclined planes and those related to posture and gait. Lippert (physical therapy assistant program director, retired, Mount Hood Community College Mount Hood Community College is a community college located at 26000 SE Stark St in Gresham, Oregon. Opened in 1966, it now enrolls about 27,000 students each year. Classes are offered at the 212 acre (858,000 m²) main campus in Gresham, the MHCC Maywood Park Center, Thompson ) covers basic clinical kinesiology and anatomy in the skeletal, articular articular /ar·tic·u·lar/ (ahr-tik´u-ler) pertaining to a joint. ar·tic·u·lar adj. Of or relating to a joint or joints. articular pertaining to a joint. , arthrokinematic, muscular and nervous systems and in biomechanics, the upper extemities in the shoulder girdle shoulder girdle n. The pectoral girdle, especially of a human. , shoulder joint, elbow joint elbow joint n. A compound hinge joint between the humerus and the bones of the forearm. Also called cubital joint. , wrist joint wrist joint n. The joint between the distal end of the radius and its articular disk and the proximal row of carpal bones, except the pisiform bone. Also called radiocarpal joint. and hand, the temporomandibular joint, the neck and trunk, respiratory system, pelvic girdle, hip, knee, ankle joint and foot. Answers to all the review questions are provided in the text. Each section includes extensive and very clear line drawings and the resource list is comprehensive. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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