Hollinshead's functional anatomy of the limbs and back / David B. Jenkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenkins, David B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Extremities (Anatomy).

Back--Anatomy.

Back.

Musculoskeletal System--anatomy & histology.

Movement.

Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Musculoskeletal System--anatomy & histology.

Movement.

Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena.

Physical Description:

xv, 442 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Other Title:

Functional anatomy of the limbs and back

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders Elsevier, [2009]

Summary:

Learn everything you need to know about the anatomy of the limbs and back! This user-friendly textbook is supported by numerous quick-reference tables and clear two-color anatomical illustrations. Each chapter correlates functional and clinical information with relevant anatomical material and offers analyses of everyday activities and associated movements. Expanded review questions and exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to engage actively in the learning process.

Contents:

Anatomical terminology

Tissues of the body

Organs and organ systems

General survey of the upper limb

The shoulder

The arm

Forearm and hand: general survey

Flexor forearm

Extensor forearm

Radioulnar and wrist movements

The hand

Movements of the digits

The back

General survey of the lower limb

The bony pelvis, femur, and hip joint

The thigh and knee

Gluteal region and posterior thigh

Movements of the thigh and leg

The leg

The foot

The head and neck

The thorax

The abdomen and pelvis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 415) and index.

ISBN:

9781416049807

1416049800

OCLC:

228374071