Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

by James Watkins

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736078908
• ISBN13: 9780736078900
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

This unique reference should be in any serious sports medicine or health library

This unique reference should be in any serious sports medicine or health library. It explores the biomechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components and the response of these components to physical stress. From the effects of aging on muscles to functional anatomy of the entire system, this blends nearly 700 color illustrations showing key structures and biomechanical properties with new tables covering the actions of individual muscles. Several new case studies illustrate the latest research and how they apply to sports and general living.