Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement integrates basic anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology for the study
of human movement. The book provides a uniquely quantitative approach to biomechanics, and is organized into three
parts: Foundations of Human Movement, Functional Anatomy, and Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion. New to this
edition: basic mathematics information, increased practical applications, and a new chapter on emphasizing techniques
for measuring the strength of human tissue.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Section I Foundations of Human Movement
Chapter 1 Basic Terminology
Chapter 2 Skeletal Considerations for Movement
Chapter 3 Muscular Considerations for Movement
Chapter 4 Neurological Considerations for Movement
Section II Functional Anatomy
Chapter 5 Functional Anatomy of the Upper Extremity
Chapter 6 Functional Anatomy of the Lower Extremity
Chapter 7 Functional Anatomy of the Trunk
Section III Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion
Chapter 8 Linear Kinematics
Chapter 9 Angular Kinematics
Chapter 10 Linear Kinetics
Chapter 11 Angular Kinetics
Appendix A The Metric System and SI Units
Appendix B Trigonometric Functions
Appendix C Sample Kinematic and Kinetic Data
Appendix D Numerical Example for Calculating Projectile Motion
Index
