Chapter 7 Foot
7.1 Introduction 7.1.1 Significance and Function of the Foot Function Transmission of body weight onto the underlying surface: during the gait cycle and bipedal stand the construction of the foot…
Chapter 4 Hand
4.1 Significance and Function of the Hand The osseous construction of the hand and foot developed in the same manner during a long period of evolution. Even today, many similarities…
Chapter 11 Abdominal Region
11.1 Significance of the Region The abdominal wall provides the anterior and lateral cover of the visceral organs. The muscle tone of the abdominal muscles is functionally opposed to the…
13.3 Required Basic Anatomical and Biomechanical Knowledge
13.3.1 Sections of the Cervical Spine Due to its morphology, biomechanics, and the presence or absence of intervertebral disks, the cervical spine is divided anatomically and functionally into (▶ Fig….
Chapter 6 Knee Joint
6.1 Introduction The knee joint is not only the largest joint of the body; it is also the joint with the most complicated biomechanics. It connects the longest bones to…
Chapter 8 Soft Tissues
8.1 Significance and Function of Soft Tissues Skin and muscles represent independent sensory input organs for treatment methods based on reflexes (connective-tissue massage) and energy flow (acupuncture) as well as…
Chapter 5 Hip and Groin Region
5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Lumbar-Pelvic-Hip Region The lumbopelvic-hip (LPH) region is a functional unit composed of the hip joints, pelvic connections, and the lumbar spine. As this book addresses the precise…
Chapter 3 Elbow Complex
3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Significance and Function of the Elbow Complex The function of the middle joint of the upper limb (elbow joint) is to increase or decrease the distance between…
Chapter 2 Shoulder Complex
2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 Significance and Function of the Shoulder Region This chapter will consider the function and pathology of the shoulder region, or shoulder complex. The shoulder complex is one…
Chapter 1 Basic Principles
“You must be relaxed to have a good tactile sense” (A. Vleeming, Berlin, 2003) 1.1 Why Do Clinicians Need Surface Anatomy? The need to locate anatomical features on living subjects…
