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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
