The Illustrated Guide to Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System

About this book

Containing over 400 two-color art renderings that creatively illustrate all major movement and function of the musculoskeletal system. This highly illustrated text intended as a primer for the medical clinician or any musculoskeletal discipline logically blends regional and systemic coverage of anatomy for a complete overview of the subject. Features an easy-to-read narrative style combined with numerous illustrations that support the text. Functional and clinical information correlates with anatomical material that offers analyses of everyday activities and associated movements. Illustrations further deepen the knowledge of each musculoskeletal segments function and how to clinically diagnose impairment. Features and Benefits The groundwork to understand musculoskeletal function the basis of all biomechanics Important base knowledge of normal musculoskeletal function and how deviations are caused to help clinicians determine the most appropriate diagnoses and treatments Easy-to-read text with numerous quick-reference tables Information on regional and systemic function Chapters organized by each segment of the musculoskeletal system for easy reference Anatomical material that analyzes everyday activities and associated movements Informative illustrations to further deepen knowledge of each musculoskeletal segments function and to clinically diagnose impairment