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Manual of Structural Kinesiology 

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Joint Motions

Related Web Sites

Chapter 1

Anatomy & Physiology Tutorials: www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/index.htm

BBC Science & Nature

www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/skeleton_anatomy.shtml

Describes each bone and allows viewing of each from different angles

BBC Science & Nature

www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?skeleton

Allows interactive placement of bone and joint structures.

BBC Science & Nature

www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/joints/ball_and_socket_joint.shtml

Describes each type of joint and allows viewing of how the joint moves within the body.

University of Michigan Learning Resource Center, Hypermuscle: Muscles in action

www.med.umich.edu/lrc/Hypermuscle/Hyper.html#flex

Describes each motion and allows viewing of the motion preformed.

Articulations

http://basic-anatomy.net/

A thorough discussion of the articulations

Foss Human Body

http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/pages/bones.html

An interactive site which allows assembly of the skeleton

Functions of the Skeletal System

http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit3_1_bone_functions.html

Several pages with information on bone tissue, bone development and growth, and the joints

Wireframe Skeleton
www.2flashgames.com/f/f-220.htm

Move around the skeleton's limbs arms legs body and make it do funny things

Skeletal system

www.bio.psu.edu/faculty/strauss/anatomy/skel/skeletal.htm

Pictures of dissected bones and their anatomical landmarks

Articulations

www.douglas.bc.ca/biology/project/articulations/

Details all of the joint types with pictures and review questions

eSkeletons Project

www.eskeletons.org/

An interactive site with a bone viewer showing the morphology, origins, insertions, and articulations of each bone

ExRx Articulations

www.exrx.net/Lists/Articulations.html

Detailed common exercises demonstrating movements of each joint and listing the muscles involved

Skeleton Shakedown

www.harcourtschool.com/activity/skel/skel.html

Help put a disarticulated skeleton back together

Human Anatomy Online

www.innerbody.com/image/skelfov.html

Interactive skeleton labeling

KLB Science Department Interactivities

www.klbschool.org.uk/interactive/science/skeleton.htm

Skeleton labeling exercises

Introductory Anatomy: Joints

www.leeds.ac.uk/chb/lectures/anatomy4.html

Notes on joint articulations

The Interactive Skeleton

www.pdh-odp.co.uk/skeleton.htm

Point and click to detailed skeletal illustrations

Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton

www.rad.washington.edu/radanat/

X-rays with and without labels of bony landmarks

Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton

www.szote.u-szeged.hu/Radiology/Anatomy/skeleton.htm

X-rays with and without labels of bony landmarks

Virtual skeleton

www.uwyo.edu/RealLearning/4210qtvr.html

A 3-dimensional human osteology with Quicktime movies of each bone

Skeleton: The Joints

www.zoology.ubc.ca/~biomania/tutorial/bonejt/outline.htm

Point and click to detailed joint illustrations

Forensic Anthropology

http://www-personal.une.edu.au/~pbrown3/skeleton.pdf

A detailed discussion of skeletal anthropology with excellent pictures of dissected bones

Chapter 2

Neurologic Exam: An anatomical approach

http://medlib.med.utah.edu/neurologicexam/home_exam.html

A very thorough site regarding neurological exam including numerous movies with both normal & pathological result

Cranial Nerves: Review info www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/cn/cranial.htm

A good resource on the cranial nerves

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nerve tables

http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/nerves.html

Numerous tables of all nerves throughout the body

Dermatomes

www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/learnem/dermat/main_der.htm

An interactive review of the body’s dermatomes

Loyola University Medical Education Network Master Muscle List

www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/dissector/mml/

An interactive and graphical review of the muscles indexed alphabetically and by region 

Spinal Cord and Nervous System

www.driesen.com/spine_and_spinal_cord.htm

A review of the spinal cord and nervous system

Proprioception Exercises Can Improve Balance

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa062200.htm

Proprioception

Meds 1 Neurophysiology 2003

www.med.uwo.ca/physiology/courses/medsweb/

A site with Flash animations regarding neurophysiology

Muscular System

http://www.bio.psu.edu/faculty/strauss/anatomy/musc/muscular.htm

Cadavaric photos of the cat muscular system

BBC Science & Nature

http://bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml

An interactive site allowing you to select the innervation for the muscles

Human Anatomy Online

http://innerbody.com/image/musfov.html

An interactive website with details on the muscular and nervous systems

Functions of the Muscular System

http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit4_1_muscle_functions.html

Several pages with information on skeletal muscle structure, types, and groups along with unit review and quizzes

Functions of the Nervous System

http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit5_1_nerve_functions.html

Several pages with information on the nervous system organization, nerve structure, unit review and quizzes

Training for Proprioception & Function

http://www.coachr.org/proprio.htm

Information on improving body awareness and movement efficiency

Fitter International

www.fitter1.com/article_proprioception.html?mtcPromotion=Articles%3EProprioception

Products and articles on proprioception

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/10oct/laskow.htm

Refining rehabilitation with proprioception training: expediting return to play

U.S. National Library of Medicine's Visible Human Project AnatQuest Anatomic Images Online

http://anatline.nlm.nih.gov/AnatQuest/AwtCsViewer/aq-cutaway.html

A great resource using a cut-away viewer to see cadaver images throughout the body with the ability to identify the relevant anatomy

Chapter 3

Biomechanics: The Magazine of Body Movement and Medicine:

www.biomech.com/

Biomechanics World Wide:

http://www.uni-due.de/~qpd800/WSITECOPY.html

This site enables the reader to search the biomechanics journals for recent information regarding mechanism of injury.

COSI Hands-on science centers

www.cosi.org/onlineExhibits/simpMach/sm1.swf

A Flash site demonstrating simple machine explanations

Edquest

www.edquest.ca/pdf/sia84notes.pdf

Text, pictures, and illustrations on simple and complex machines

GRD Training Corporation

www.physchem.co.za/Motion/Motion%20Index.htm

Explanations of physics principles for in motion with quizzes

Integrated Publishing

http://www.tpub.com/content/engine/14037/index.htm

Engine mechanics

International Society of Biomechanics:

www.isbweb.org/

Software, data, information, resources, yellow pages, conferences.

www.madison.k12.wi.us/jmm/isp/U7PDF08.pdf

A pdf file explaining the six types of simple machines

Kinesiology Biomechanics Classes

www.uoregon.edu/~karduna/biomechanics/kinesiology.htm

A listing of numerous biomechanics and kinesiology class site on the web with many downloadable presentations and notes

Marsden State High School

www.marsdenshs.qld.edu.au/subjects/science/junior_science/quizzes/physics-simple.html

Physics Quiz - Simple Machines

Optusnet.com

http://members.optusnet.com.au/neilricketts/converters/moment.html

Conversion formulas for physics variables

Physics Concepts—Simple Machines

http://www.ceeo.tufts.edu/robolabatceeo/K12/classroom/lever.asp

An overview of physics concepts involved in the study of biomechanics.

Simple Simon

http://geo.hdsb.ca/grassroots2003/grassroots/MichalopoulosPd1/Lever/web%20page.htm

Basic physics of machines

Sports Coach—Levers

www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/levers.htm

A basic review of levers with excellent links to the study of muscle training & function.

The Physics Classroom

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/BBoard.html

Numerous topics including the laws of motion and other physics principles

Worsley School

www.wcsscience.com/simple/machines.html

Detailed explanations and illustrations on simple machines

Chapter 4

Scapulothoracic Positions and Motion
www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/scapulothoracic/tabID__3376/ItemID__
212/Articles/Default.aspx

Scapula movements and movies

Baseball Almanac
www.baseball-almanac.com/chapters/cap-ch8.shtml

Coaching Adult Pitchers 

Lecture Topics in Kinesiology
http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/shoulder.htm

Shoulder articulations, movements, and muscles that are within the shoulder girdle. 

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2003/0703/depalma.htm

Detecting and Treating Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: The Role of Scapulothoracic Dyskinesis 

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2001/11_01/johnson.htm

Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries: Identifying and Treating 'Separated Shoulder' and Other Conditions 

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/02_99/williams.htm

Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

Radiologic Anatomy Browser:

http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong/index.html

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students:
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/grossresources.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc. 

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body:
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/GA.html

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc., for the study of human anatomy 

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Premiere Medical Search Engine:
http://www.medsite.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital:
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Dynamic Human version 2.0 CD-ROM: The Visual Guide to Anatomy & Physiology:
www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/dynamichuman2/

Web site that accompanies the CD-ROM

Chapter 5

Medical Multimedia Group
www.healthpages.org/AHP/LIBRARY/HLTHTOP/CTD/

A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)

Baseball Almanac
www.baseball-almanac.com/chapters/cap-ch8.shtml

Coaching Adult Pitchers 

Lecture Topics in Kinesiology
http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/shoulder.htm

Shoulder articulations, movements, and muscles that are within the shoulder girdle.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2003/0703/depalma.htm

Detecting and Treating Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: The Role of Scapulothoracic Dyskinesis

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
www.scoi.com/sholanat.htm

Anatomy of the Shoulder

FamilyDoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/268.xml

Shoulder Pain

MedlinePlus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shoulderarthroscopy/htm/index.htm

Shoulder arthroscopy interactive tutorial

MedlinePlus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/rotatorcuffinjuries/htm/index.htm

Rotator cuff injuries interactive tutorial

American Physical Therapy Association
www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=20448

Taking Care of Your Shoulder

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Shoulder

Patient Education Library on the Shoulder

Orthopaedic Research Institute
http://www.ori.org.au/bonejoint/shoulder/contents.htm

Several web pages, text, and graphics on glenohumeral instability

Radiologic Anatomy Browser:
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong/index.html

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students:
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/grossresources.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body:
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/GA.html

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc., for the study of human anatomy

American Sports Medicine Institute
www.asmi.org/asmiweb/mpresentations/mmp.htm

Biomechanics of the Shoulder during Throwing

American Sports Medicine Institute
www.asmi.org/SportsMed/throwing/thrower10.html

Throwers Ten Exercises

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Premiere Medical Search Engine:
www.medsite.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center
www.sarcoma.org/main.php?page=shoulder

Shoulder girdle surgery

Arthroscopy.Com.
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm  

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the upper and lower extremity

Virtual Hospital:
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Dynamic Human version 2.0 CD-ROM: The Visual Guide to Anatomy & Physiology:
www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/dynamichuman2/

Web site that accompanies the CD-ROM

Chapter 6

Medical Multimedia Group
www.healthpages.org/AHP/LIBRARY/HLTHTOP/CTD/

A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder(CTD)

Lecture Topics in Kinesiology
http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/namics/elbow.htm

Describes motions caused by the muscles.

Huei Ming Chai
www.pt.ntu.edu.tw/hmchai/Kines04/KINupper/Elbow.htm

Functions, stability and joint structure of elbow complex; kinematics, muscle action and common injuries of the elbow.

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
www.scoi.com/teniselb.htm

Tennis elbow information

MayoClinic.com
www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00008

Elbow surgery for arthritis: Relief when other therapies don't work

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
http://rehabworks.ksc.nasa.gov/education/protocols/basicwristelbow.php

Basic Wrist and Elbow Rehabilitation

UpToDate
http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=bone_joi/7086

Physical Therapy for Elbow Tendinitis

American Sports Medicine Institute
www.asmi.org/asmiweb/mpresentations/mmp.htm

Biomechanics of the Elbow during Throwing

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Hand

Patient Education Library on the Elbow

American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=20403&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm

Taking Care of Your Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/05_96/nirschl.htm

Assessment and Treatment Guidelines for Elbow Injuries

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/06_99/whiteside.htm

Elbow Injuries in Young Baseball Players

American Family Physician
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000201/691.html

Evaluation of Overuse Elbow Injuries

Radiologic Anatomy Browser:
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong/index.html

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students:
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/grossresources.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body:
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/GA.html

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc., for the study of human anatomy

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Arthroscopy.Com:
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the upper and lower extremity

Premiere Medical Search Engine:
http://www.medsite.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital:
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Chapter 7

Medical Multimedia Group
www.healthpages.org/AHP/LIBRARY/HLTHTOP/CTD/

A Patient's Guide to Cumulative Trauma Disorder(CTD)

Medical Multimedia Group
www.healthpages.org/AHP/LIBRARY/HLTHTOP/CTS/ctsndx.htm

A Patient's Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Physioroom.com
www.physioroom.com/injuries/arm/index.shtml

Articles on hand and wrist injuries

Dartmouth Medical School
www.dartmouth.edu/~anatomy/wrist-hand/muscles/

Muscles of the wrist and hand

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Arm

Patient Education Library on the Hand

MayoClinic.com
www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00030

Hand exercises for people with arthritis 

American Society for Surgery of the Hand
http://www.assh.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Patients_and_Public/Extensor_
Tendon_Injuries/Extensor_Tendon_Injuries.htm

Extensor Tendon Injuries

Radiologic Anatomy Browser:
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong/index.html

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students:
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/grossresources.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body:
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/GA.html

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc., for the study of human anatomy

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Arthroscopy.Com:
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the upper and lower extremity

Premiere Medical Search Engine:
www.medsite.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital:
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Dynamic Human version 2.0 CD-ROM: The Visual Guide to Anatomy & Physiology:
www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/dynamichuman2/

Web site that accompanies the CD-ROM

Chapter 8

American College of Sports Medicine
www.acsm.org
 

Scientific research, education, and practical application of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.  

Concept II:
www.concept2.com

Information on the technique of rowing and the muscles used.  

Fitness World
www.fitnessworld.com

The information at this site is about fitness in general and includes access to Fitness Management magazine. 

National Strength and Conditioning Association
www.nsca-lift.org

Information on the profession of strength and conditioning specialists and personal trainers 

National Council of Strength and Fitness
www.ncsf.org

Personal Training Certification and Conditioning Education for the Fitness Professional.  

NSCA Certification Commission
www.nsca-cc.org

The certifying body for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports:
www.fitness.gov

Information and links to the U.S. Government on fitness

ExRx.net
www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

A resource for the exercise professional, coach, or fitness enthusiast consisting of over 1500 pages of exercises and anatomy illustrations 

National Academy of Sports Medicine
www.nasm.org

Offers specific certifications for health and fitness exercise specialists and a valuable resource for continuing education on exercise techniques, etc. 

Upper Extremity Conditioning Program
www.eatonhand.com/hw/nirschl.htm

Shows strengthening exercises for the upper body 

Rehab Team Site: Passive Stretching
http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/upper.html

Passive Range of Motion Exercises 

Body Map
www.athleticadvisor.com/body_map.htm

Describes specific injuries and how to properly rehab with weights 

Physician and Sports Medicine: Weight Training Injuries
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/03mar/laskow2.htm

Article that is about upper body injuries and how to strengthen the upper body 

NISMAT Exercise Programs

www.nismat.org/orthocor/programs

Step by step instructions of strengthening exercises along with diagrams. 

Runner Girl.com
www.runnergirl.com

Strengthening and stretching exercises as well as other health and fitness information for women

Chapter 9

Radiologic Anatomy Browser
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/gross.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body.
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/index.htm

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc. for the study of human anatomy 

Arthroscopy.com
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity.

Premiere Medical Search Engine
www.medsite.com

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Human Anatomy Online
www.innerbody.com/image/musc08.html

Interactive musculoskeletal anatomy

The Hip and Knee Institute
www.hipsandknees.com/hip/contents.htm

Arthritis of the Hip Joint

Adam Healthcare Center
http://adam.about.com/surgery/100006.htm

Hip joint replacement

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Hip

Patient education library on the hip

Sports Injury Bulletin
www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/1054-groin-strain.htm

Groin strain causes

HealthGate Data Corp
http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=11822.xml&title=Groin%20Strain

Groin Strain

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2004/0104/meislin.htm

Symptomatic Snapping Hip 

Neurography Institute
www.neurography.com/Images/Piriformis/Piriformis1.htm

Piriformis Syndrome

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news. 

Chapter 10

Radiologic Anatomy Browser
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system.

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/gross.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body.
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/index.htm

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc. for the study of human anatomy

Arthroscopy.com
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity.

Premiere Medical Search Engine
www.medsite.com

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.\

Human Anatomy Online
www.innerbody.com/image/musc08.html

Interactive musculoskeletal anatomy

The Hip and Knee Institute
www.hipsandknees.com/knee/index.html

Arthritis of the Knee Joint

Adam Healthcare Center
http://adam.about.com/surgery/100088.htm#

Knee joint replacement

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Knee

Patient education library on the knee

Edheads Activities
www.edheads.org/activities/knee/

Allows you to perform virtual knee surgery

Gross Anatomy: The Functional Anatomy of the Knee Joint
www.upstate.edu/cdb/grossanat/limbs8.shtml

Functional Anatomy of the Knee

Knee Ligament Anatomy and Injury
www.orthoassociates.com/knee_lig.htm

Anatomy and injuries of the Knee and its ligaments.

Duke Orthopaedics
www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/anatomy_and_kinematics_of_the_knee_joint

Anatomy and Kinematics of the knee joint

Knee Injury: Meniscus
www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000672/

Understanding the knee joint and purpose of meniscus

Smart Play: The Knee
www.smartplay.net/ouch/bodybits/b_bitsknee.html

Anatomy, functions, injuries, etc. of the knee.

Patellofemoral Instability
www.massgeneral.org/ortho/PatellofemoralInstability.htm

Patella Femoral Alignment

Chiroweb.com
www.chiroweb.com/archives/21/24/03.html

Abnormal Q Angle and Orthotic Support

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1997/05may/bach.htm

Acute Knee Injuries: When to Refer

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/10_01_99/laprade.htm

Acute Knee Injuries: On-the-Field and Sideline Evaluation

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Chapter 11

Radiologic Anatomy Browser
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system. 

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/gross.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body.
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/index.htm

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc. for the study of human anatomy 

Arthroscopy.com
www.arthroscopy.com/sports.htm

Patient information on various musculoskeletal problems of the lower extremity.

Premiere Medical Search Engine
www.medsite.com

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles. 

Virtual Hospital
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.\

Human Anatomy Online
www.innerbody.com/image/musc08.html

Interactive musculoskeletal anatomy

Agility total ankle system
www.agilityankle.com/

Text and graphics on ankle anatomy with information on an ankle replacement system

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/category.cfm?topcategory=Foot

Patient education library on the foot and ankle

Foot and Ankle Link Library
www.footandankle.com/podmed/

A list of links to professional organizations and educational sites

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
www.acfas.org

Information on topics relating to foot health—foot and ankle deformities and injuries; care of the diabetic foot; foot and ankle disorders caused by arthritis, aging, trauma and sports injuries; and congenital deformities and disease.

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society:
www.aofas.org

Numerous patient education brochures regarding foot and ankle problems are found here. 

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
www2.jfas.org/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searchDBfor=home&id=es

Allows you to search for articles and has a link to the American College of foot and ankle surgeons.

Joint Healing.com
www.jointhealing.com/pages/foot/foot_anatomy.html

Foot and Ankle Anatomy

Images of the Foot and Ankle
www.thefoot.org/imagebank.htm

Different views of the bony anatomy and conditions of the foot and ankle

Dr. Foot’s Health Information Reference
www.doctorfoot.com/diagrams.html

Illustrations of the foot and ankle (muscles, nerves, bones, and deformities. 

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Chapter 12

Radiologic Anatomy Browser
http://radlinux1.usuf1.usuhs.mil/rad/iong

This site has numerous radiological views of the musculoskeletal system. 

University of Arkansas Medical School Gross Anatomy for Medical Students
http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/gross.html

Dissections, anatomy tables, atlas images, links, etc.

Loyola University Medical Center: Structure of the Human Body
www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/grossanatomy/index.htm

An excellent site with many slides, dissections, tutorials, etc. for the study of human anatomy

Premiere Medical Search Engine
www.medsite.com

This site allows the reader to enter any medical condition and it will search the net to find relevant articles.

Virtual Hospital
www.vh.org

Numerous slides, patient information, etc.

Become Healthy Now.com: The Spine
www.becomehealthynow.com/category/bodyspine

Anatomy and function of spine 

Spine Universe
www.spineuniverse.com

Information on the spine for educating the public about technologies, services, treatments and research available on spinal disorders

Stabilization Sensibility
www.calainc.org/Handouts/Participant_handouts/05_04%20Stabilization.pdf

A discussion on muscles of the Abdomen

Hospital for Joint Disease Spine Center
www.hjdspine.org/hospitals/hjd/hjdspine/musclesandligaments.htm

Muscles and Ligaments of the Spine 

Core Stability
www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/corestab.htm

The muscles of the trunk, training techniques, and exercises

Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics:
www.wheelessonline.com/

This site has an extensive index of links to the fractures, joints, muscles, nerves, trauma, medications, medical topics, lab tests, and links to orthopedic journals and other orthopedic and medical news.

Chapter 13

American College of Sports Medicine
www.acsm.org

Scientific research, education, and practical application of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. 

Concept II
www.concept2.com

Information on the technique of rowing and the muscles used.  

Fitness World
www.fitnessworld.com

The information at this site is about fitness in general and includes access to Fitness Management magazine. 

National Strength and Conditioning Association
ww.nsca-lift.org

Information on the profession of strength and conditioning specialists and personal trainers 

National Council of Strength and Fitness
www.ncsf.org

Personal Training Certification and Conditioning Education for the Fitness Professional.  

NSCA Certification Commission 
www.nsca-cc.org

The certifying body for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
www.fitness.gov

Information and links to the U.S. Government on fitness 

ExRx.net
www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

A resource for the exercise professional, coach, or fitness enthusiast consisting of over 1500 pages of exercises and anatomy illustrations 

National Academy of Sports Medicine
www.nasm.org

Offers specific certifications for health and fitness exercise specialists and a valuable resource for continuing education on exercise techniques, etc. 

Upper Extremity Conditioning Program
www.eatonhand.com/hw/nirschl.htm

Shows strengthening exercises for the upper body 

Rehab Team Site: Passive Stretching
http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/upper.html

Passive Range of Motion Exercises 

Body Map
www.athleticadvisor.com/body_map.htm

Describes specific injuries and how to properly rehab with weights 

Physician and Sports Medicine: Weight Training Injuries
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/03mar/laskow2.htm

Article that is about upper body injuries and how to strengthen the upper body

NISMAT Exercise Programs
www.nismat.org/orthocor/programs/

Step by step instructions of strengthening exercises along with diagrams.

Spine Health.com
www.spine-health.com/

Information on the spine including core body strengthening exercises 

#1 Back Pain Site
www.1backpain.com/

Information on back pain as well as strengthening and stretching exercises for the back

Runner Girl.com
www.runnergirl.com

Strengthening and stretching exercises as well as other health and fitness information for women

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