Book Details

• Publisher: Elsevier

• Author: Muscolino, Joseph E.

• Language: English

• Edition: 4

• Pages: 778

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 23-01-2023

• Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.7 x 1.7 inches

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About the Book

This Fourth Edition of Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function by Joseph E. Muscolino is a detailed and comprehensive guide designed to help learners understand the science and clinical application of musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and soft tissue therapy. With over 1,200 high-quality full-color illustrations, the book clearly demonstrates bones, joints, and muscle actions including functional roles such as movers, stabilizers, and antagonists.

The content is organized into four major parts:

• Part I: Fundamentals of structure and motion

• Part II: Skeletal and fascial tissues

• Part III: Joints of the human body

• Part IV: Detailed functional anatomy of muscles

This edition includes expanded coverage of fascia, posture, muscle function, gait analysis, stretching techniques, strengthening, and neuromuscular coordination, offering a deeper understanding of clinical movement science.

Additional pedagogical features such as learning objectives, clinical applications, spotlight sections, pronunciation guides, and chapter summaries support effective learning. The book also includes access to online digital resources through a dedicated Evolve platform featuring 150 demonstration videos covering palpation and major joint actions.

Ideal for physiotherapists, massage therapists, anatomy students, manual therapy practitioners, sports science learners, and rehabilitation professionals, this edition combines theory with practical skill-building.