The Physiology of the Joints - Volume 2: The Lower Limb

By A.I. Kapandji

Book Overview

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.

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:

Elasticity of the Achilles' tendon
Barycentre of the pregnant woman
Stance phase
Swinging of the upper limbs
Different types of gait, ordinary and military
Jumping

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912085607
• ISBN13: 9781912085606
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Handspring Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Great resource!

These books by Kapandji are written so that they can be read and understood at a very elementary level, but also tackles very advanced concepts. They also have very good mechanical drawings explaining physiological processes that occur at the joints.

Kapandji

Deceptively simplistic, this volume offers valuable insights into the movement of the joints. It arrived in beautiful condition and has been a valuable resource.