The Body in Motion : : its Evolution and Design

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Call Number: 611.7 Di
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Includes index.
The origins of movement -- Upright support -- part I : the extensors -- Upright support -- part II : the flexors -- Upright support -- part III : the spine -- The shoulder girdle -- The upper limb -- The pelvic girdle -- The lower limb -- Breathing -- The voice -- The suspensory muscles of the throat -- The spiral musculature -- The miracle of the human form.
This comprehensive guide demonstrates the functions and evolution of specific body systems, explaining how they cooperate to form an upright, intelligent, tool-making marvel, capable of great technological and artistic achievement. Enhanced with 162 beautifully rendered full-color illustrations, the book opens with an introduction to the origins of movement, leading the reader on a journey through time and evolution--from fish to amphibian, quadruped to primate--showing how humans became the preeminent moving beings on the planet.

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