Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function, 6th Edition

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Over the past 22 years, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown into a classic textbook, helping students to understand and remember the mechanisms which allow movement to take place. Now in its sixth edition, the approach remains the same – each section of the body is presented systematically where readers are introduced to the bones, then guided through the muscles, joints , nervous system and blood supply. Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system is brought to life through simple full colour artwork following a colour key for clarity and accuracy.

• Detailed account of anatomy
• Stresses relationship between structure and function
• Summary Boxes used for quick revision aids or general overviews
• Over 800 full colour line drawings
• Over 50 photographs (including radiographs)
• Stimulates understanding and learning of anatomy and application to human movement
• Improved and new artwork
• Radiographs
• Expansion of joint replacement sections
• Free access anytime, anywhere to the eBook via Pageburst – please refer to inside front cover for your unique PIN and instructions

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: The upper limb
Part 3: The lower limb
Part 4: The trunk and neck
Part 5: Head and brain