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Kinesiology, 10/e
Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University
The Spinal Column and Thorax

Chapter Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, the student should be able to:

Name, locate, and describe the structures and ligamentous reinforcements of the articulations of the spinal column and thorax.

Name and demonstrate the movements possible in joints of the spinal column and thorax, regardless of starting position.

Name and locate the muscles and muscle groups of the spinal column and thorax and name their primary actions as agonists, stabilizers, neutralizers, or antagonists.

Analyze the fundamental movements of the spinal column and thorax with respect to joint and muscle actions.

Describe the common injuries of the spinal column and thorax.

Perform an anatomical analysis of the movements of the spinal column in a motor skill.








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