| Part I | Biomechanical Principles | 1 |
| 1 | Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis | 3 |
| 2 | Mechanical Properties of Materials | 21 |
| 3 | Biomechanics of Bone | 36 |
| 4 | Biomechanics of Skeletal Muscle | 44 |
| 5 | Biomechanics of Cartilage | 66 |
| 6 | Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments | 80 |
| 7 | Biomechanics of Joints | 96 |
| Part II | Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity | 109 |
| Unit 1 | Shoulder Unit: The Shoulder Complex | 111 |
| 8 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Shoulder Girdle | 112 |
| 9 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Shoulder Complex | 141 |
| 10 | Analysis of the Forces on the Shoulder Complex during Activity | 177 |
| Unit 2 | Elbow Unit | 186 |
| 11 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Elbow | 187 |
| 12 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Elbow | 207 |
| 13 | Analysis of the Forces at the Elbow during Activity | 230 |
| Unit 3 | Wrist and Hand Unit | 240 |
| 14 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Wrist and Hand | 242 |
| 15 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Forearm | 278 |
| 16 | Analysis of the Forces at the Wrist during Activity | 314 |
| 17 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Special Connective Tissues in the Hand | 321 |
| 18 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand | 332 |
| 19 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Pinch and Grasp | 351 |
| Part III | Kinesiology of the Head and Spine | 369 |
| Unit 4 | Musculoskeletal Functions Within the Head | 370 |
| 20 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Face and Eyes | 372 |
| 21 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Vocalization | 393 |
| 22 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Swallowing | 404 |
| 23 | Structure and Function of the Articular Structures of the TMJ | 418 |
| 24 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the TMJ | 431 |
| 25 | Analysis of the Forces on the TMJ during Activity | 444 |
| Unit 5 | Spine Unit | 450 |
| 26 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Cervical Spine | 451 |
| 27 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Musculature | 470 |
| 28 | Analysis of the Forces on the Cervical Spine during Activity | 488 |
| 29 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Spine | 496 |
| 30 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Muscles of the Thoracic Spine | 515 |
| 31 | Loads Sustained by the Thoracic Spine | 532 |
| 32 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Lumbar Spine | 539 |
| 33 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Acting on the Lumbar Spine | 563 |
| 34 | Analysis of the Forces on the Lumbar Spine during Activity | 576 |
| 35 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Joints of the Pelvis | 594 |
| 36 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity in the Pelvis | 628 |
| 37 | Analysis of the Forces on the Pelvis during Activity | 651 |
| Part IV | Kinesiology of the Lower Extremity | 661 |
| Unit 6 | Hip Unit | 662 |
| 38 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Hip | 663 |
| 39 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Hip | 679 |
| 40 | Analysis of the Forces on the Hip during Activity | 699 |
| Unit 7 | Knee Unit | 709 |
| 41 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Knee | 710 |
| 42 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Knee | 738 |
| 43 | Analysis of the Forces on the Knee during Activity | 761 |
| Unit 8 | Ankle and Foot Unit | 774 |
| 44 | Structure and Function of the Bones and Noncontractile Elements of the Ankle and Foot Complex | 775 |
| 45 | Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Muscle Activity at the Ankle and Foot | 803 |
| 46 | Analysis of the Forces on the Ankle and Foot during Activity | 827 |
| Part V | Posture and Gait | 835 |
| 47 | Characteristics of Normal Posture and Common Postural Abnormalities | 837 |
| 48 | Characteristics of Normal Gait and Factors Influencing It | 853 |
| Index | 879 |
