Biomechanical basis of human movement / [electronic resource] Joseph Hamill; Kathleen Knutzen; Timothy R Derrick.

Basic terminology -- Skeletal considerations for movement -- Muscular considerations for movement -- Neurological considerations for movement -- Functional anatomy of the upper extremity -- Functional anatomy of the lower extremity -- Functional anatomy of the trunk -- Linear kinematics -- Angular kinematics -- Linear kinetics -- Angular kinetics. Preface -- Acknowledgements -- SECTION I FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT -- 1 Basic terminology -- 2 Skeletal considerations for movement -- 3 Muscular considerations for movement -- 4 Neurologic considerations for movements -- SECTION II FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY -- 5 Functional anatomy of the upper extremity -- 6 Functional anatomy of the lower extremity -- 7 Functional anatomy of the trunk -- SECTION III Mechanical analysis of human motion -- 8 Linear kinematics -- 9 Angular kinematics -- 10 Linear kinetics -- 11 Angular kinetics -- Appendix A The metric system and SI Units -- Appendix B Trigonometric functions -- Appendix C Sample kinematic and kinetic data -- Appendix D Numerical example for calculating projectile -- Glossary -- Index.

"Whatever your mathematical background, this proven text will help you understand the full continuum of human movement potential. Packed with tools and examples to support your learning, the book is designed throughout to help you success in your course and future career. --- *An emphasis on the movement of muscle groups; rather than individual muscles gives you a holistic understanding of human movement. --- *Practical applications; from sports, ergonomics, orthopedics, and exercise science demonstrate the relevance of biomechanics for your future. --- *Hands-on exercises; involve you in working out biomechanics problems to build your understanding - one step at a time. *In-text references to MaxTRAQ motion analysis software; encourage you to take your learning online where you can track data and analyze motion in a dynamic, video-enriched environment."--- from back of book.