Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body

Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body in Normal and Pathological Conditions covers the changes in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems, which when combined are the three pillars of human movement. It examines the causes, processes, consequences and contexts of physical activity from different perspectives and life stages, including early childhood and in the elderly. The book explains how purposeful movement of the human body is affected by pathological conditions related to any of these major systems. Coverage also includes external and internal factors that affect human growth patterns and development throughout the lifespan (embryo, child, adult and geriatrics).It is the perfect reference for researchers of kinesiology and clinicians and students involved in rehabilitation practice.

PART 1: HISTORY AND BASICS OF KINESIOLOGY 1. Past, Present and Future of Kinesiology2. Principles of Kinesiology3. Fundamentals of Human movement, Its Control and Energetics4. Architecture of Human Joints and their Movement PART 2: TISSUES5. Morphogenesis and Biomechanics of the Embryo and Foetus6. Architecture of Bone Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions7. Architecture of Cartilage Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions8. Architecture of Muscle Tissue and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions9. Architecture of Tendon and Ligament and their Adaptation to Pathological Conditions10. Architecture of Fascia and its Adaptation to Pathological Conditions PART 3: UPPER EXTREMITY 11. Kinesiology of the Shoulder Complex12. Kinesiology of the Elbow Complex13. Kinesiology of the Wrist and Hand PART 4: TRUNK AND PELVIS 14. Kinesiology of the Temporomandibular Joint15. Kinesiology of the Cervical Vertebral column16. Kinesiology of the Thoracic Vertebral Column17. Kinesiology of the Lumbar Vertebral Column18. Kinesiology of the Pelvis PART 5: CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM 19. Kinesiology of Respiration20. Biomechanics of Circulation PART 6: LOWER EXTREMITY 21. Kinesiology of the Hip22. Kinesiology of the Knee 23. Kinesiology of the Ankle and Foot Complex PART 7: SENSORY-MOTOR INTEGRATION AND PERFORMANCE 24. Motor Control and Sensory-Motor Integration of Human Movement25. Motor Learning26. Balance and Postural Control PART 8: LOCOMOTION27. Effect of Weightlessness on Human Body28. Evolution of Bipedalism29. Kinesiology of Human Gait30. Biomechanical Principles of the Exercise Design