Hip and Pelvis
Hip and Pelvis 22.1 Anatomy William M. Falls Gail A. Shafer-Crane The pelvic girdle is composed of three joints that work together to provide mobility for the lower limb and…
Basketball
Basketball Jeffrey R. Kovan The sport of basketball has grown worldwide and has surpassed many traditional sports in popularity across the United States and worldwide. The highest level of competition,…
Gait Analysis
Gait Analysis Paul Tortland A well-known physical therapist once said, “When the foot hits the ground, the mud hits the fan.” His point was that there are inextricable links between…
Thoracic Spine
Thoracic Spine 20.1 Anatomy William M. Falls Gail A. Shafer-Crane The thoracic spine, which consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae, contains the thoracic and upper lumbar portions of the spinal…
Lumbosacral Spine
Lumbosacral Spine 21.1 Anatomy William M. Falls Gail A. Shafer-Crane The lumbosacral spine, consisting of the five lumbar vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx, contains the cauda equina (lumbar, sacral,…
The Wrist and Hand
The Wrist and Hand 19.1 Anatomy Gail A. Shafer-Crane William M. Falls Osteology of the wrist and hand is complex, and designed to maximize manipulative ability. The intricacy of the…
The Shoulder
The Shoulder 17.1 Anatomy William M. Falls Gail A. Shafer-Crane The shoulder girdle is composed of three joints and one articulation, which work together to permit movement of the upper…
Head and Neck
Head and Neck 16.1 Anatomy William M. Falls Gail A. Shafer-Crane The skull is the skeleton of the head, which encloses the brain and its coverings as well as the…
