Dynamic Human Anatomy
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-1-7182-3575-5 (ISBN)
Description
Understand and apply complex human movement concepts.
Dynamic Human Anatomy, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, covers concepts not found in traditional anatomy texts. It sets itself apart by linking anatomy to biomechanics principles to explain fundamental movements and movement patterns. With a greater understanding of anatomy in conjunction with how the body moves, students planning for a career in any field of human movement-including those pursuing preclinical degrees-will be better prepared to assess muscle action and employ specific movement applications.
The third edition of Dynamic Human Anatomy provides students with an understanding of the body's structure as it explores the complexity of the body's functional movement anatomy. Unlike many titles that focus primarily on sport mechanics, this text also offers supporting information on everyday body motions.
New to This Edition
Addition of bony landmarks plus images for understanding muscle attachment points
Expanded information on osteoporosis beyond postmenopausal women, including gymnasts and ballet dancers
Added exploration of musculotendinous sensory structures and their role in reflexes
New information on sleeping surfaces and postures for lying down
Discussion of muscle adaptations as a result of resistance and endurance training
New section on cycling, including pedaling cycle, propulsion, cadence, body position, and aerodynamic drag
Dynamic Human Anatomy also offers a full-color design with over 300 illustrations and photos to visually represent the concepts. Learning aids include a glossary, chapter objectives, summaries, and suggested readings. Applying the Concept sidebars offer practical examples of real-world scenarios. Numerous tables provide quick summaries of muscles and actions, joint structure and movements, exercises for specific muscle groups, and developmental reflexes. The tables are also available online as downloadable resources, along with critical thinking questions, delivered through HKPropel.
The third edition of Dynamic Human Anatomy is sensibly organized with a progressive approach. It opens with the general concepts of human anatomy and the structure and organization of the skeletal system. The second part discusses biomechanical properties essential to understanding and assessing human movement, including the muscle control formula.
The text then connects structural anatomy with biomechanics to focus on everyday movements and movement patterns. Students will examine posture and balance, gait, and other functional movements like jumping and lifting. The final section explores further applications for strength and conditioning, sport and dance, clinical scenarios, and ergonomics.
Dynamic Human Anatomy, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, explores the potential of the human body to express itself through movement, making it a highly valuable text for students who need a more detailed exposure to concepts in human movement anatomy.
Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.
Dynamic Human Anatomy, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, covers concepts not found in traditional anatomy texts. It sets itself apart by linking anatomy to biomechanics principles to explain fundamental movements and movement patterns. With a greater understanding of anatomy in conjunction with how the body moves, students planning for a career in any field of human movement-including those pursuing preclinical degrees-will be better prepared to assess muscle action and employ specific movement applications.
The third edition of Dynamic Human Anatomy provides students with an understanding of the body's structure as it explores the complexity of the body's functional movement anatomy. Unlike many titles that focus primarily on sport mechanics, this text also offers supporting information on everyday body motions.
New to This Edition
Addition of bony landmarks plus images for understanding muscle attachment points
Expanded information on osteoporosis beyond postmenopausal women, including gymnasts and ballet dancers
Added exploration of musculotendinous sensory structures and their role in reflexes
New information on sleeping surfaces and postures for lying down
Discussion of muscle adaptations as a result of resistance and endurance training
New section on cycling, including pedaling cycle, propulsion, cadence, body position, and aerodynamic drag
Dynamic Human Anatomy also offers a full-color design with over 300 illustrations and photos to visually represent the concepts. Learning aids include a glossary, chapter objectives, summaries, and suggested readings. Applying the Concept sidebars offer practical examples of real-world scenarios. Numerous tables provide quick summaries of muscles and actions, joint structure and movements, exercises for specific muscle groups, and developmental reflexes. The tables are also available online as downloadable resources, along with critical thinking questions, delivered through HKPropel.
The third edition of Dynamic Human Anatomy is sensibly organized with a progressive approach. It opens with the general concepts of human anatomy and the structure and organization of the skeletal system. The second part discusses biomechanical properties essential to understanding and assessing human movement, including the muscle control formula.
The text then connects structural anatomy with biomechanics to focus on everyday movements and movement patterns. Students will examine posture and balance, gait, and other functional movements like jumping and lifting. The final section explores further applications for strength and conditioning, sport and dance, clinical scenarios, and ergonomics.
Dynamic Human Anatomy, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, explores the potential of the human body to express itself through movement, making it a highly valuable text for students who need a more detailed exposure to concepts in human movement anatomy.
Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.
More details
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1118 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7182-3575-5 (9781718235755)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
William C. Whiting
Dynamic Human Anatomy 2nd Edition with Web Study Guide
Book
07/2018
2nd Edition
Human Kinetics
€112.85
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
William C. Whiting, PhD, is a professor emeritus and former codirector of the biomechanics laboratory in the department of kinesiology at California State University, Northridge, where he won both the Distinguished Teaching Award and Scholarly Publication Award. Whiting earned his PhD in kinesiology at UCLA. He taught courses in biomechanics and human anatomy for more than 35 years and has published more than 40 articles and 30 research abstracts. He is coauthor of Biomechanics of Injury.
Whiting currently serves on the editorial board of NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and serves as a reviewer for a number of scholarly journals. Whiting is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has served as president of the Southwest Regional Chapter of ACSM. He is also a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, the International Society of Biomechanics, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Whiting currently serves on the editorial board of NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and serves as a reviewer for a number of scholarly journals. Whiting is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has served as president of the Southwest Regional Chapter of ACSM. He is also a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, the International Society of Biomechanics, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Content
Part I. Anatomical Foundations
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Movement
Introduction to Human Anatomy
Introduction to Human Movement
Movement Across the Life Span
Anatomical Concepts
Levels of Structural Organization
Anatomical References and Terminology
Study of Human Movement
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2. Osteology and the Skeletal System
Functions of the Skeletal System
Bone Histology and Composition
Bone Modeling, Growth, and Development
Skeletal System Organization
Bone Adaptation
Bone Health
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3. Joint Anatomy and Function
Joint Structure and Classification
Joint Motion and Movement Description
Types of Joint Movement
Joint Structure and Movement
Joint-Related Conditions
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4. Skeletal Muscle
Properties of Skeletal Muscle
Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Names
Functional Actions of Muscles
Muscles of Major Joints
Muscle Adaptations
Muscle Injury, Pain, and Soreness
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part II. Biomechanics and Movement Control
Chapter 5. Biomechanics
Biomechanical Concepts
Movement Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Joint Mechanics
Material Mechanics
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 6. Muscular Control of Movement and Movement Assessment
Muscle Function
Muscle Action
Movement Coordination
Movement Efficiency and Economy
Muscle Redundancy and Abundancy
Movement Assessment
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part III. Fundamentals of Movements
Chapter 7. Posture and Balance
Fundamentals of Posture and Balance
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 8. Gait
Walking
Running
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 9. Basic Movement Patterns
Cycling
Lifting
Jumping
Throwing
Kicking
Striking
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part IV. Movement Applications
Chapter 10. Strength and Conditioning Applications
General Principles
Types of Strength and Conditioning Programs
Resistance Training
Endurance (Aerobic) Training
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 11. Sport and Dance Applications
Baseball and Softball
Basketball
Competitive Cycling
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Dance Applications
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 12. Clinical Applications
Concepts of Musculoskeletal Injury
Injury Prevention and Prehabilitation
Common Injuries
Rehabilitation
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 13. Ergonomics Applications
Ergonomic Concepts
Lifting
Overuse Conditions
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Movement
Introduction to Human Anatomy
Introduction to Human Movement
Movement Across the Life Span
Anatomical Concepts
Levels of Structural Organization
Anatomical References and Terminology
Study of Human Movement
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 2. Osteology and the Skeletal System
Functions of the Skeletal System
Bone Histology and Composition
Bone Modeling, Growth, and Development
Skeletal System Organization
Bone Adaptation
Bone Health
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 3. Joint Anatomy and Function
Joint Structure and Classification
Joint Motion and Movement Description
Types of Joint Movement
Joint Structure and Movement
Joint-Related Conditions
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 4. Skeletal Muscle
Properties of Skeletal Muscle
Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Names
Functional Actions of Muscles
Muscles of Major Joints
Muscle Adaptations
Muscle Injury, Pain, and Soreness
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part II. Biomechanics and Movement Control
Chapter 5. Biomechanics
Biomechanical Concepts
Movement Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Joint Mechanics
Material Mechanics
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 6. Muscular Control of Movement and Movement Assessment
Muscle Function
Muscle Action
Movement Coordination
Movement Efficiency and Economy
Muscle Redundancy and Abundancy
Movement Assessment
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part III. Fundamentals of Movements
Chapter 7. Posture and Balance
Fundamentals of Posture and Balance
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 8. Gait
Walking
Running
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 9. Basic Movement Patterns
Cycling
Lifting
Jumping
Throwing
Kicking
Striking
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Part IV. Movement Applications
Chapter 10. Strength and Conditioning Applications
General Principles
Types of Strength and Conditioning Programs
Resistance Training
Endurance (Aerobic) Training
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 11. Sport and Dance Applications
Baseball and Softball
Basketball
Competitive Cycling
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Dance Applications
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 12. Clinical Applications
Concepts of Musculoskeletal Injury
Injury Prevention and Prehabilitation
Common Injuries
Rehabilitation
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings
Chapter 13. Ergonomics Applications
Ergonomic Concepts
Lifting
Overuse Conditions
Concluding Comments
Suggested Readings