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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Human Skeletal and Muscle Systems
Human Skeletal System
Axial and Visceral Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
Human Muscle System
Evolutionary Context
Muscles of the Lower Limb
Muscles of the Upper Limb
Muscles of the Head and Neck
Muscles of the Trunk
Chapter 2: The Nature of Bone
Evolutionary Significance
Chemical Composition and Physical Properties
Bone Morphology
Compact Bone
Cancellous Bone
Epiphyses
Osteons
Bone Marrow
Vascular Supply and Circulation
Bone Resorption and Renewal
Bone Remodeling
Bone Formation
Physiology of Bone
Calcium and Phosphate Equilibrium
Physiological and Mechanical Controls
Hormonal Influences
Nutritional Influences
Chapter 3: Bones of the Human Anatomy
Bones of the Head
The Skull
Fontanel
Zygomatic Bone
Parietal Bone
Occipital Bone
Nasal Conchae
Bones of the Vertebral Column
Vertebrae
The Neck
The Sacrum
The Coccyx
Bones of the Upper Body
Clavicle
Scapula
Sternum
The Ribs
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
The Hand
Bones of the Lower Body
The Pelvic Girdle
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
The Foot
Chapter 4: The Nature of Muscle
Striated Muscle
Muscle Fibres
Myofibrils
Myofilaments
Proteins of the Myofilaments
Actin-Myosin Interaction and Its Regulation
Energy Stores
Molecular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction
Smooth Muscle
Structure and Organization
Initiation of Contraction
Cross-Bridge Cycle and ATP Breakdown
Mechanical Properties
Cardiac Muscle
Structure and Organization
The Frequency of Contraction
Excitation/Contraction Coupling
Force and Velocity of Contraction
Response of the Heart to Stress
Muscles of Movement
Abductor Muscle
Adductor Muscle
Extensor Muscle
Flexor Muscle
Sphincter Muscle
Levator Muscle
Muscles of the Back
Spinalis Muscle
Semispinalis Muscle
Erector Spinae
Iliocostalis Muscle
Coccygeus Muscle
Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezius Muscle
Muscles of the Chest and Abdomen
Pectoralis Muscle
Intercostalis Muscle
Abdominal Muscle
Muscles of the Arm
Deltoideus Muscle
Biceps Muscle
Triceps Muscle
Muscles of the Leg
Gluteus Muscle
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
Sartorius Muscle
Gastrocnemius Muscle
Soleus Muscle
Chapter 5: The Human Body in Motion
Anatomy of Joints
Joint Movements
Joint Components
Nerve Supply and Blood Supply of Joints
Joint Metabolism and Nutrition
Major Types of Joints
Synarthroses
Diarthroses
Chapter 6: Diseases and Injuries of Bone
Principal Types of Diseases and Injuries
Abnormal Stress on Bone
Metabolic Bone Disease
Deficient Blood Supply to Bone
Ionizing Radiation Injury to Bone
Infectious Diseases of Bone
Bone Tumour
Fractures
Developmental Abnormalities and Hereditary Conditions
Congenital Bone Diseases
Inherited Disorders
Dysplasia
Bone Cyst
Bone Cancer
Osteoclastoma
Osteosarcoma
Enchondroma
Curvature of the Spine
Metatarsalgia
Marble Bone Disease
Morquio Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Paget Disease of Bone
Pott Disease
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Indications of Muscle Disease
Chapter 7: Diseases and Injuries of Muscle
Primary Diseases and Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Toxic Myopathies
Myositis
Myositis Ossificans
Endocrine and Metabolic Myopathies
Indications of Muscle Disease
Periodic Paralysis
Tetany
Tic
Muscle Tumour
Fatigue
Atrophy of Muscle and Bone
Atrophy in Aging
Muscle Weakness
Atrophy in Disuse
Signs and Symptoms
Disease Detection
Classification of Muscle Weakness
Chapter 8: Diseases and Injuries of Joints
Types of Arthritis
Bursitis
Infectious Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Allied Disorders
Gout
Collagen Diseases
Miscellaneous Types of Arthritis
Traumatic Joint Diseases
Dislocation
Fracture–Dislocation
Sprain
Elbow Injuries
Knee Injuries
Degenerative Joint Disease
Congenital and Hereditary Joint Abnormalities
Secondary Joint Diseases
Hemorrhagic Joint Diseases
Aseptic Necrosis
Endocrine Factors
Neurogenic Arthropathy
Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Tumours of Joints
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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