Kinesiology : scientific basis of human motion - Hamilton, Nancy (Nancy Patricia), 1946-; Weimar, Wendi; Luttgens, Kathryn, 1926- (Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2008)
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
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Movement; Biomechanics; Motor skills; Musculoskeletal system