Anatomy and Human Movement - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource , 6th Edition

Description

Over the past 22 years, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown into a classic textbook, helping students to understand and remember the mechanisms which allow movement to take place. Now in its sixth edition, the approach remains the same – each section of the body is presented systematically where readers are introduced to the bones, then guided through the muscles, joints , nervous system and blood supply. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system is brought to life through simple full colour artwork following a colour key for clarity and accuracy.

Key Features

• Detailed account of anatomy
• Stresses relationship between structure and function
• Summary Boxes used for quick revision aids or general overviews
• Over 800 full colour line drawings
• Over 50 photographs (including radiographs)
• Stimulates understanding and learning of anatomy and application to human movement

New to this Edition

• Improved and new artwork
• Radiographs
• Expansion of joint replacement sections
• Free access anytime, anywhere to the eBook via Pageburst – please refer to inside front cover for your unique PIN and instructions

Companion Products

• Anatomy and Human Movement E-Book, 6th Edition : Structure and function

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Nigel Palastanga, MA, BA, FCSP, DMS, DipTP, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Wales; formerly Director of Physiotherapy Education, Cardiff University, UK and Roger W. Soames, BSc(Human Biology), PhD(Human Sciences), Cox Professor of Anatomy, Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, UK