The Physiology Of The Joints - Volume 2 Av Adalbert Kapandji

<p>The Physiology of the Joints, conceived and written more than forty years ago by Dr. A. I. Kapandji, deals with biomechanics, a subject until then mentioned only incidentally in textbooks of anatomy. Following his lead, every anatomy textbook nowadays has a large component devoted to the functional aspect of the locomotor system, which has become an essential scientific subject.<br><br>The seventh edition of this volume deals with the lower limb and has been expanded with the inclusion of new diagrams and text dealing in particular with:<br><br>Elasticity of the Achilles'' tendon<br>Barycentre of the pregnant woman<br>Stance phase<br>Swinging of the upper limbs<br>Different types of gait, ordinary and military<br>Jumping<br><br>This book is intended for medical and physical therapy students; and for practising physicians and surgeons wishing to increase their knowledge of the functional anatomy of the locomotor system.</p>