Anatomy and human movement :
Palastanga, Nigel,
Anatomy and human movement : structure and function / Roger Soames, Nigel Palastanga ; illustrations by Paul Richardson - Seventh edition - x, 667 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm - Physiotherapy essentials . - Physiotherapy essentials. .
Nigel Palastanga's name appears first in the previous edition
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Upper limb -- Lower limb -- Trunk and neck -- Head and brain
Now featuring full-colour illustrations & a streamlined organization, this classic text is an excellent resource for studying & reviewing human anatomy & function. It offers detailed coverage of each region of the body with easy-to-understand explanations & diagrams that clarify important concepts.$bSince its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown to become a best-selling seminal textbook, helping students to understand and remember the mechanisms which allow movement to take place. Written specifically for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, this textbook is the ideal resource for students learning how to perform a musculoskeletal examination and for practising clinicians who need to refresh their functional anatomy. The approach used is the same as in the previous edition, which shows the physiotherapist's perspective during patient examinations through an intact skin: bones are presented first, followed by accurate descriptions of muscles, joints, nervous system and blood supply. New to this edition, the introduction of an e-learning course as a helpful study aid and an ideal complement to the text. Key features: Fully revised and updated text and introduction of online resources Excellent new full-colour images and photographs provide the highest level of clarity Summary boxes for quick reference and overview Detailed and focused account of anatomy for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals Part of the Elsevier Physiotherapy Essentials series, which are key textbooks for students and lecturers Fully revised and updated text and introduction of online resources Excellent new full-colour images and photographs provide the highest level of clarity Summary boxes for quick reference and overview Detailed and focused account of anatomy for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals Part of the Elsevier Physiotherapy Essentials series, which are key textbooks for students and lecturers
9780702072260 0702072265
Human mechanics.
Musculoskeletal system--Anatomy
Human anatomy.
Musculoskeletal System--anatomy & histology.
Movement.
Nervous System--anatomy & histology.
QP303 / .P28 2019
612.76 / PNA
2019 B-088 WE 101 WE 101 / .P154a 2019
Anatomy and human movement : structure and function / Roger Soames, Nigel Palastanga ; illustrations by Paul Richardson - Seventh edition - x, 667 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm - Physiotherapy essentials . - Physiotherapy essentials. .
Nigel Palastanga's name appears first in the previous edition
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- Upper limb -- Lower limb -- Trunk and neck -- Head and brain
Now featuring full-colour illustrations & a streamlined organization, this classic text is an excellent resource for studying & reviewing human anatomy & function. It offers detailed coverage of each region of the body with easy-to-understand explanations & diagrams that clarify important concepts.$bSince its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement has grown to become a best-selling seminal textbook, helping students to understand and remember the mechanisms which allow movement to take place. Written specifically for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, this textbook is the ideal resource for students learning how to perform a musculoskeletal examination and for practising clinicians who need to refresh their functional anatomy. The approach used is the same as in the previous edition, which shows the physiotherapist's perspective during patient examinations through an intact skin: bones are presented first, followed by accurate descriptions of muscles, joints, nervous system and blood supply. New to this edition, the introduction of an e-learning course as a helpful study aid and an ideal complement to the text. Key features: Fully revised and updated text and introduction of online resources Excellent new full-colour images and photographs provide the highest level of clarity Summary boxes for quick reference and overview Detailed and focused account of anatomy for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals Part of the Elsevier Physiotherapy Essentials series, which are key textbooks for students and lecturers Fully revised and updated text and introduction of online resources Excellent new full-colour images and photographs provide the highest level of clarity Summary boxes for quick reference and overview Detailed and focused account of anatomy for physiotherapists and other allied health professionals Part of the Elsevier Physiotherapy Essentials series, which are key textbooks for students and lecturers
9780702072260 0702072265
Human mechanics.
Musculoskeletal system--Anatomy
Human anatomy.
Musculoskeletal System--anatomy & histology.
Movement.
Nervous System--anatomy & histology.
QP303 / .P28 2019
612.76 / PNA
2019 B-088 WE 101 WE 101 / .P154a 2019