Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion /

Wirhed, Rolf.

Athletic Ability and the Anatomy of Motion / Rolf Wirhed ; translated by A.M. Hermansson ; illustrated by Gamil Gabra, Stig Salander. - 3rd ed. / new illustrations by Michael Courtney, Bruce Hogarth, Gillian Murray. 3rd ed. - Edinburgh : Elsevier Mosby, 2006. - viii, 214 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Previous ed.: 1997. Includes index.

A bridge between biomechanics and the practice of sport, this book covers the general characteristics of bones, muscles and joints and provides guidelines for flexibility and strength training. It also tackles body functions and movements.


Translated from the Swedish.

9780723433866 (pbk.) : £21.99


Human anatomy.
Human mechanics.
Sports--Physiological aspects.
Health and Wellbeing.

QP303

612.044