Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide soft-tissue therapy! Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 4th Edition provides a complete guide to the art and science of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and dysfunction treatment. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, the book shows the body’s bones and joints, and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. Part I covers the fundamentals of structure and motion. Part II covers the skeletal system, including skeletal and fascial tissues. Part III contains a detailed study of the joints of the body. And finally, Part IV examines how muscles function. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text includes access to an Evolve website with 150 video clips demonstrating major joint actions of the body as well as muscle palpation.

Part I: Fundamentals of Structure and Motion of the Human Body 1. Parts of the Human Body 2. Mapping the Human Body

Part II: Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones 3. Skeletal Tissues 4. Perspectives of Fascia (New title) 5. Bones of the Skeleton

Part III: Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints 6. Joint Action Terminology 7. Classification of Joints 8. Joints of the Axial Body 9. Joints of the Lower Extremity 10. Joints of the Upper Extremity

Part IV: Myology: Study of the Muscular System 11. Attachments and Actions of Muscles 12. Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue 13. How Muscles Function - The Big Picture 14. Types of Muscle Contractions 15. Roles of Muscles 16. Types of Joint Motion and Musculoskeletal Assessment 17. Determining the Force of a Muscle Contraction 18. Biomechanics NEW! 19. Neuromuscular System 20. Posture and the Gait Cycle 21. Postural Distortion Patterns NEW! 22: Common Musculoskeletal Conditions

22. Stretching 23. Strengthening Exercises