Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system / James Watkins.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System -- Chapter 1. The musculoskeletal system ; Unicellular and multicellular organisms ; Cellular organization in multicellular organisms ; Composition and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 2. The skeleton ; Terminology ; Axial skeleton ; Appendicular skeleton ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 3. Connective tissues ; Functions of connective tissues ; Ordinary connective tissues ; Cartilage ; Bone ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 4. The articular system ; Structural classification of joints ; Joint movements ; Stability-flexibility classification of joints ; Synovial joint classification ; Flexibility, stability, and laxity in synovial joints ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 5. Joints of the axial skeleton ; Joints between the vertebrae ; Degeneration and damage in the vertebral column ; Normal shape of the vertebral column ; Abnormal curvature of the vertebral column ; Joints of the pelvis ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 6. Joints of the appendicular skeleton ; Joints and joint complexes ; Shoulder complex ; Elbow complex ; Wrist complex ; Hip joint ; Knee complex ; Rearfoot complex ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 7.The neuromuscular system ; Nervous system ; Skeletal muscle structure ; Muscle fiber structure and function ; Kinesthetic sense and proprioception ; Mechanical characteristics of musculotendinous units ; Muscle architecture and function ; Stretch-shorten cycle ; Summary ; Review questions -- Part II. Musculoskeletal response and adaptation to loading -- Chapter 8. Elementary biomechanics ; Mechanics and biomechanics ; Center of gravity ; Stability ; Center of pressure ; Vector and scalar quantities ; Moment of a force ; Levers ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 9. Forces in muscles and joints ; Selective recruitment of motor units to match functional requirements ; Forces acting on the head in upright postures ; Moment of external forces versus the magnitude of internal forces ; Forces about the hip joint in One-leg stance ; Effect of squat and stoop postures on forces in the lumbar region ; Swing and stabilization components of muscle force ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 10. Mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components ; Stress-strain relationships in solids ; Work, Strain Energy, and Kinetic Energy ; Viscosity and viscoelasticity ; Active and passive loading ; Impact and Shock ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 11. Structural adaptation of the musculoskeletal system ; Adaptation ; Biopositive and bionegative effects of loading ; Response and adaptation of musculoskeletal components to loading ; Summary ; Review questions -- Chapter 12. Etiology of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries ; Kinetic chain ; Compensatory movements ; Risk factors for Musculoskeletal Disorders ; Summary ; Review questions -- Appendix -- References -- Index -- About the Author.

Written by James Watkins, an authority on functional anatomy, Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition, integrates anatomy and biomechanics to describe the intimate relationship between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. This unique reference thoroughly explores the biomechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components and the response and adaptation of these components to the physical stress imposed by everyday activities. Following a systematic approach, Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System describes the basic composition and function of the musculoskeletal system; mechanical concepts and principles that underlie human movement; functional anatomy of the skeletal, connective tissue, articular, and neuromuscular systems; mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components; structural adaptation of musculoskeletal components; and the etiology of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. The second edition of Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Systemfeatures nearly 700 detailed, full-color illustrations showing key structures and biomechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system. Elementary biomechanical concepts are incorporated throughout the text, offering readers a more integrated understanding of how forces are created and relayed by the components of the musculoskeletal system. The second edition of Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System also includes new information on the effects of aging on muscle function as well as a new appendix with illustrations of each muscle group and tables detailing the origin, insertion, and action of individual muscles. In addition, several new case studies illustrate the response and adaptation of the musculoskeletal system to exercise at various ages and in various situations. These case studies present current research and how the findings can be put to practical use in physical activity, competitive sport, rehabilitation, and activities of daily living. Students new to anatomy or biomechanics will benefit from the book's reader-friendly structure featuring applied examples, summaries, review questions, references, an extensive subject index, and a glossary that runs parallel to the text. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the key topics, and interesting facts and key points are set off within highlight boxes throughout the text. Highlighted introductory figures assist readers in understanding content as they refer to a sequence of subsequent figures while reading the text. Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition, offers readers a clear conception of how the components of the musculoskeletal system coordinate to produce movement and continuously adapt their structure to the strain of everyday physical activity as well as the effects of aging. Illustrated with full-color detail, this unique resource will assist both future and current professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders by enhancing their understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.