Download or read book Understanding Joints written by Bernard Kingston and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion volume to the author's Understanding Muscles, an introductory text for students of physiotherapy, osteopathy, and orthopedics, follows the same format as its predecessor. After a brief introduction to the general topic, separate chapters are devoted to the major joint groups, with much attention paid to the various parts of the vertebral system. Also included are chapters on the pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot joints. Black and white illustrations are provided throughout the text. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR