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The human body is amazing: all structures work together to provide locomotion and support. Knowledge of how this takes place is critical to the field of occupational therapy. Kinesiology Foundations for OTAs combines precise clinical information, practical applications, and detailed illustrations that allow readers to understand this rigorous subject matter. This book is designed to describe the structures and functions of muscles, bones, and ligaments of the human body. It further addresses the interactions between these structures to illustrate how movements are performed.

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9781428335110

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1. Introduction to Kinesiology 2. Muscular Anatomy and Physiology 3. Muscle Characteristics 4. The Nervous System 5. Bone 6. Joint Structure 7. Muscle Mechanics and Arthrokinematics 8. The Head and Neck 9. The Lower Back 10. The Abdominal Region 11. Posture Assessment and Intervention 12. Respiration 13. The Hip Joint 14. The Knee Joint 15. The Ankle and Foot 16. Gait 17. The Shoulder Girdle 18. The Shoulder Joint 19. The Elbow and Radioulnar Joints 20. The Forearm and Wrist 21. The Hand 22. Movement Analysis Glossary Index

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Director of Education at Remington College in Little Rock, Arkansas Denver Technical College, Denver, CO

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