Anatomical Kinesiology: A Comprehensive Guide to Human Movement

Chapter 1 The Foundation of Anatomy and Kinesiology 
Parts of the Body 
Planes of the Body
General Movement 
Wrist and Hand Movement Terminology 
Shoulder Joint and Scapular Movement Terminology 
Spinal Movement Terminology 
Ankle and Foot Movement Terminology 
Relationship and Direction Terms 
Medial versus Lateral 
Superior versus Inferior 
Anterior/Ventral versus Posterior/Dorsal 
Proximal versus Distal
Ipsilateral versus Contralateral 
Prone versus Supine 
Concave versus Convex 
Combined Terms 
Dislocations 

Chapter 2 The Neuromuscular System 
Central Nervous System 
Peripheral Nervous System 
Muscle Fiber Composition Huxley’s Sliding Filament Theory on Muscle Contraction 
Neurological Influence on Muscles 
Golgi Tendon Organs 
Muscle Spindles 
Understanding Muscle Stretching 
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 
Fiber Types 
Slow-Twitch Fibers 
Fast-Twitch Fibers 
Intermediate Fibers 

Chapter 3 The Skeletal System
Skeletal Divisions 
Types of Bones 
Bone Markings and Landmarks 
Architecture of Bone 
Fractures  
Bone Disorders  
   Understanding Osteoporosis 
   Postmenopausal Osteoporosis 
Preventing Osteoporosis: Practical Steps to Take 
Wolff’s Law Explained 
   Importance of Walking 
   Importance of Compression 
   Role of Physical Therapy 
   Real-World Applications of Wolff’s Law 
Understanding Osteoarthritis 
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis 
Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis 
Management and Treatment Options 
Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis 
Understanding Gout and Its Impact on Bone Health 
   Tophi Formation 
   Joint Damage 
   Bone Fractures 

Chapter 4 Articulation 
Joints 
   Diarthrodial Joints 
   Classifications of Diarthrodial Joints 
   Synarthrodial Joints 
   Amphiarthrodial Joints 
Joint Stability 
Bursae of Joints 

Chapter 5 Myology 
Understanding Muscle Structure: Origins and Insertions 
Muscular Tissue Sheaths: Structure and Function 
Understanding Skeletal Muscle Names 
Muscle Shape, Size, and Arrangement 
   Parallel Muscles 
   Penniform Muscles 
Key Characteristics of Striated Muscle Function 
Variations of Muscle Contractions 
   Types of Contractions 
   Roles of Muscles in Movement  
   Muscle Location and Function 
   Joint Flexibility 
   Muscle Stretching Techniques 
Understanding Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Training Methods
Understanding Human Body Movements: Active and Passive Categories
Actions of Biarticular Muscles 

Chapter 6 Biomechanics 
Moment Arm  
Mechanical Axis of a Bone 
Forces  
   Types of Forces 
Levers  
   First-Class Levers 
   Second-Class Levers 
   Third-Class Levers 
Lengths of Lever Arm 
Influence of Gravity 
Relationship between Length and Tension Generation 
Force and Speed of Movement 
The Q Angle 
Alterations to Angulation 
   Varus versus Valgus 
Alterations to Knee Angle 
Alterations to Ankle Angle 
Alterations of the Femoral Neck Angle
Kinematic Chains 

Chapter 7 The Shoulder Girdle 
Shoulder Girdle 
Sternum  
Clavicle  
Scapula 
Joints of the Shoulder Girdle 
Sternoclavicular Joint 
   Ligaments of the Sternoclavicular Joint 
   Movements of the Sternoclavicular Joint 
Acromioclavicular Joint 
   Ligaments of the Acromioclavicular Joint 
   Movements of the Acromioclavicular Joint 
Bursae of the Shoulder Region 
   Other Important Structures 
   The Combination of Functions  
Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle 
   Trapezius 
   Rhomboid Major and Minor 
   Levator Scapula 
   Pectoralis Minor  
   Serratus Anterior 
   Subclavius 

Chapter 8 The Shoulder Complex
Bones of the Shoulder Complex 
   Humerus 
Glenohumeral Joint 
   Ligaments of the Glenohumeral Joint 
Movements of the Glenohumeral Joint 
Muscles of the Shoulder Joint 
   Pectoralis Major 
   Coracobrachialis 
   Biceps Brachii 
   Deltoid 
   Latissimus Dorsi 
   Teres Major 
   The Rotator Cuff 
   Subscapularis 
   Supraspinatus 
   Infraspinatus  
   Teres Minor  
Injuries Associated with the Shoulder 
   Impingement Syndrome 
   Acromioclavicular Sprain 
Grading of Acromioclavicular Injuries 
   Grade I 
   Grade II  
   Grade III 
   Grade IV 
   Grade V 
   Grade VI  
Shoulder Dislocations 
   Types of Shoulder Dislocations 

Chapter 9 The Antebrachium 
Bones of the Elbow and Forearm 
   Ulna
   Upper Part of the Ulna 
   Radial Notch 
   Interosseous Border 
   Tuberosity of the Ulna 
   Shaft of the Ulna 
Radius 
   Radial Head 
   Radial Tuberosity 
   Posterior Oblique Line of the Radius 
   Shaft of the Radius 
   Distal Portion of the Radius 
   Dorsal Tubercle of the Radius 
Common Types of Forearm Fractures and Dislocations 
The Elbow  
Ligaments of the Elbow 
   Ulnar Collateral Ligament 
   Radial Collateral Ligament 
Bursae of the Elbow Joint 
The Radioulnar Joint 
   Ligaments of the Radioulnar Joint 
Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints 
   Brachialis  
   Brachioradialis 
   Pronator Teres
   Pronator Quadratus 
   Triceps Brachii 
   Anconeus 
   Supinator 
Injuries and Diseases of the Forearm 
   Golfer’s Elbow 
   Tennis Elbow 
   De Quervain’s Disease 

Chapter 10 The Wrist and Hand Joints 
Bones of the Wrist and Hand 
Joints of the Wrist and Hand 
Movements of the Wrist and Hand 
Ligaments of the Wrist 
   Extrinsic Ligaments of the Wrist 
   Intrinsic Ligaments of the Wrist 
   Intrinsic Ligaments of the Hand 
Other Connective Tissues of the Wrist and Hand 
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 
The Tunnel of Guyon 
Extrinsic Muscle of the Wrist and Hand 
   Function  
   Anterior Radioulnar Regions 
   Palmaris Longus 
   Flexor Carpi Ulnaris 
   Flexor Digitorum Superficialis 
   Deep Anterior Radioulnar Regions 
   Flexor Pollicis Longus 
   Posterior Radial Regions 
   Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis 
Posterior Radioulnar Regions 
   Superficial Posterior Radioulnar Region 
   Extensor Digiti Minimi 
   Extensor Digitorum 
Deep Posterior Radioulnar Region 
   Extensor Pollicis Longus 
   Extensor Pollicis Brevis 
   Extensor Indicis 
   Abductor Pollicis Longus 
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand 
   Extensor Hood Muscles 
   Interossei Muscles 
The Mechanism of Extensor Expansion/Hood in Finger Extension
Muscles of the Thenar Eminence 
   Abductor Pollicis Brevis 
   Adductor Pollicis 
   Flexor Pollicis Brevis 
   Opponens Pollicis 
Muscles of the Hypothenar Eminence 
   Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis 
   Opponens Digiti Minimi 
   Abductor Digiti Minimi 

Chapter 11 The Pelvis and Hip 
Pelvis  
Ilium 
   Body of the Ilium 
   Wing of the Ilium: The Ala 
Ischium  
   Body of the Ischium 
   Ischial Tuberosity  
   Ischial Ramus  
Pubis 
   Body of the Pubis 
   Ascending or Superior Ramus .
   Descending or Inferior Ramus 
The Acetabular Cavity 
Sacrum 
The Pelvic Girdle 
Femur 
Femur Proximal Segments 
Femur Shaft Segments 
Femur Distal Segments 
Ligaments of the Pelvis and Hips 
   Capsular Ligament 
   Iliofemoral Ligament 
   Pubofemoral Ligament 
   Ischiofemoral Ligament 
   Teres Femoris Ligament 
Joints of the Pelvis and Hip 
   Sacroiliac Joint 
   Hip Joint 
   Symphysis Pubis 
   Lumbosacral Joint 
Understanding Coxa Valga and Coxa Vara: Femoral Neck Angles  and Their Impact on Hip Health 
Understanding Leg Length Discrepancies 
The Hip Flexor Muscles 
   Iliopsoas 
   Sartorius 
   Tensor Fasciae Latae 
Deep Lateral Rotator Muscles of the Femur
   Piriformis
   Gemellus Superior 
   Obturator Internus 
   Gemellus Inferior  
   Obturator Externus 
   Quadratus Femoris 
The Gluteus Muscles 
   Gluteus Minimus 
   Gluteus Medius 
   Gluteus Maximus 
The Hamstring Muscles 
   Biceps Femoris 
   Semimembranosus 
   Semitendinosus 
Major Hip Adductor Muscles
   Pectineus 
   Adductor Brevis 
   Adductor Longus 
   Adductor Magnus 
   Gracilis 

Chapter 12 The Knee 
Formation of the Knee 
   Tibiofemoral Joint 
   Superior Tibiofibular Joint 
   Patellofemoral Joint 
   The Anatomy and Conditions of the Patella 
Forces at the Patellofemoral Joint 
Menisci of the Knee 
Ligaments of the Knee 
   Patellar Ligament 
   Medial Collateral Ligament 
   Lateral Collateral Ligament 
   Cruciate Ligament 
Capsular Components of the Knee 
   Bursae of the Knee 
   Synovial Plica 
   Fat Pads 
The Quadricep Muscles 
   Rectus Femoris 
   Vastus Lateralis 
   Vastus Intermedius 
   Vastus Medialis 
   Popliteus 

Chapter 13 The Foot and Ankle 
Formation of the Foot and Ankle 
Structure of the Ankle 
Ligaments of the Foot and Ankle 
Structure of the Foot  
Subtalar Joint 
Muscles of the Leg, Ankle, and Extrinsic Foot 
   Superficial Posterior Compartment 
   Deep Posterior Compartment 
   Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 
   Lateral Compartment 
   Anterior Compartment 
Intrinsic Muscle of the Foot 
   Dorsal Muscle of the Foot 
   Plantar Muscles of the Foot 
Dorsal Muscle of the Foot 
   Extensor Digitorum Brevis 
Plantar Muscles of the Foot—First/Superficial Layer 
   Abductor Hallucis 
   Flexor Digitorum Brevis 
   Abductor Digiti Minimi 
Plantar Muscles of the Foot—Second Layer 
   Lumbricals (4) 
   Quadratus Plantae 
Plantar Muscles of the Foot—Third Layer 
   Adductor Hallucis 
   Flexor Hallucis Brevis 
   Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis 
Plantar Muscles of the Foot—Fourth/Deep Layer 
   Dorsal Interossei (4)  
   Plantar Interossei (3) 
   Extensor Hood/Expansion 

Chapter 14 The Spinal Column and Neck 
Vertebrae 
Movements of the Spine  
Ligaments of the Spine .
   Anterior Longitudinal Ligament 
   Posterior Longitudinal Ligament 
   Ligamentum Flavum 
   Intertransverse Ligament 
   Interspinous Ligament 
   Supraspinous Ligament 
Key Joint Structures of the Cervical Spine 
   Atlanto-Occipital Joint
   Atlantoaxial Joint 
Spinal Pathology 
   Scoliosis 
   Kyphosis 
   Lordosis 
Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Spine 
   Key Muscles Involved in Head Movement 
   Anterior Muscles of the Vertebral Column 
   Erectors of the Spine 
   Erector Spinae Iliocostalis (Lateral Layer) 
   Erector Spinae Longissimus (Middle Layer) 
   Erector Spinae Spinalis (Medial Layer) 
Deep Muscles of the Spine 
   Transversospinalis Group 
   Interspinous-Intertransverse Group
Stabilizing Muscles of the Truck and Pelvis 
   Rectus Abdominis 
   External Oblique Abdominis 
   Internal Oblique Abdominis 
   Transverse Abdominis 
   Quadratus Lumborum