Understanding Joints: A Practical Guide to Their Structure and FunctionThis companion volume to the author's Understanding Muscles, an introductory text for students of physiotherapy, osteopathy, and orthopedics, follows the same format as its predecessor. After a brief introduction to the general topic, separate chapters are devoted to the major joint groups, with much attention paid to the various parts of the vertebral system. Also included are chapters on the pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints. Black and white illustrations are provided throughout the text. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
how to use this book | 1 |
Anatomical terminology and movements | 4 |
Introduction to joints | 7 |
an introduction | 23 |
The cervical spine | 30 |
The respiratory mechanism and the thoracic spine | 46 |
The lumbar spine | 63 |
The vertebral junction areas | 79 |
The elbow | 117 |
The wrist | 126 |
The hand | 136 |
The hip | 148 |
The knee | 163 |
The ankle | 183 |
The foot | 190 |
The temporomandibular joints | 208 |
Common terms and phrases
abduction anatomical angle ankle apophyseal joints arch articular processes articular surfaces articulating atlanto-axial joints atlas attachment axis biceps brachii bone specimens bursa calcaneus capsule carpal cervical spine clavicle Clinical Note collateral ligament compressive Consider cruciate ligaments details shown distal dorsal dorsiflexion elbow epicondyle eversion extension extensor facet features shown femur fibres fibrocartilage finger flexed flexion/extension flexor foot functional glenohumeral joint head Highlight the details Highlight the names humerus inferior innominate instant centre intervertebral discs joint surfaces knee kyphosis lateral rotation longitudinal longus lumbar spine lumbosacral mandible medial rotation meniscus ments metacarpal metacarpophalangeal joints motion segment Movement produced Muscle check occipital palmar Palpate patella pelvis plane plantar flexion pollicis position posterior pronation proximal ribs sacrum sagittal scapula shoulder shown in Figure sidebending slide structure Study tasks Highlight subtalar joints superior supination synovial joints synovial membrane talus tendon thoracic spine thumb tibia tissues tubercle tuberosity upper vertebral column weightbearing wrist