Part 1. Fundamentals of Structure and Motion of the Human Body
The first section takes a macro look at the major parts of the human body and the joints and associated movements and naming conventions used in mapping the human body.
This is an essential orienting chapter because later chapters build on this fundamental reference outline. It is clear and concise and nicely illustrated.
Part 2. Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones
This section could be called Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bones, because it provides a detailed look at the identity, structure and function of the bones of the human body. Again, it is exquisitely illustrated.
Part 3. Skeletal Arthrology: Study of the Joints
Knowing the naming conventions of movements around a joint are often required to instruct in weight training and resistance training. This section of the book proceeds systematically and addresses all the major joint actions, from flexion and extension to hyperextension, rotations, elevation, depression, abduction, adduction, pronation and supination and more.
Illustrations make the concepts clear and understandable. The role and explanation of ligament and cartilage are also included.
Part 4. Myology: Study of the Muscular System
In weight training and bodybuilding for any outcome, muscle enhancement for strength, and usually size, is the focus of training and competition. Understanding how muscle functions can undoubtedly help the serious trainer or coach improve programs and results.
Kinesiology, The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, by Joseph E Muscolino shows us exactly what they're made of, what they do and how they function in relation to the bones to which they are attached. In fact, reading this book will give you a much better understand of how muscles, bones and joints are inextricably linked in human movement -- and how optimal functioning can enhance the health of the musculoskeletal system.
In conclusion, I found this text very informative as well as entertaining (for someone interested in the subject), and the detail and description is outstanding, while not being too technical for the average enthusiast to follow. I highly recommend it to trainers and coaches in the strength and conditioning disciplines as well as serious students and practitioners of such activities.
