Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Movement: A Comprehensive Guide to Kinesiology

Gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment with “Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 4th Edition” by Joseph E. Muscolino DCG. This esteemed textbook provides a complete guide to the intricacies of the human body, covering the fundamental principles of structure and motion, the skeletal system, joint function, and muscle physiology.

Comprehensive Coverage of the Skeletal System

Featuring over 1,200 full-color illustrations, this book provides an unparalleled visual representation of the body’s bones, joints, and muscles. The skeletal system is examined in exquisite detail, including skeletal and fascial tissues, and the book’s atlas of bones, bony landmarks, and joints is unparalleled in its comprehensive coverage.

Muscle Function and Physiology

Muscles are explored in depth, covering their role as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. The book delves into muscle contraction, coordination of muscles with movement, core stabilization, posture, exercise, reflexes, and how the nervous system controls and directs the muscular system.

Practical Applications and Clinical Relevance

The text includes practical guidance on strengthening exercises and stretching, emphasizing the purposes and benefits of stretching and how to perform various stretching techniques. The importance of posture and the gait cycle is also explored, with illustrations of all the muscles of the human body organized by function. Clinical applications challenge students to apply kinesiology concepts to real-world clinical practice.

Enhanced Learning Features

The book includes a range of learning features to enhance understanding and engagement, including:

• Light-bulb and Spotlight boxes discussing applications of the content, including pathologic conditions and clinical scenarios.
• Learning objectives at the start of each chapter, including a chapter outline, overview, key terms and pronunciations, and word origins.
• An Evolve website with 150 video clips demonstrating major joint actions of the body as well as muscle palpation.

New and Expanded Coverage

This 4th edition features expanded coverage of fascia, including new perspectives from expert contributors on the role of fascia in movement, stability, and posture.

Published by Elsevier in 2023, this 800-page paperback is an essential resource for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and movement.