scientific basis of human motion Hamilton, Nancy. creator Weimar, Wendi. Luttgens, Kathryn. text bibliography mau Boston McGraw-Hill Higher Education c2008 2008 11th ed. monographic eng

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xv, 627 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Introduction to the study of kinesiology -- Anatomical and physiological fundamentals of human motion -- 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 -- Fundamentals of biomechanics -- 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 -- Motor skills: principles and applications -- 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 specialized Nancy Hamilton, Wendi Weimar, Kathryn Luttgens Includes bibliographical references and index Kinesiology Movement Biomechanics Motor Skills Musculoskeletal System 0072972971 9780072972979 UMP 090928 20251117145514.0 vtls000044675