The muscular system / Amy Adams.
The muscular system / Amy Adams.
About this item
Full title
Publisher
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004.
Date
2004.
Call Numbers
N612.74/8
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xv, 209 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
1. Anatomy of the muscular system -- 2. Energy use by muscles -- 3. Muscular adaptation to exercise -- 4. Development of the muscular system -- 5. Early discoveries in muscle anatomy and physiology -- 6. Current approaches to understanding the muscular system -- 7. Muscular injuries -- 8. Muscular d...
Publication information
Publisher
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004.
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
2004.
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Summary
"Beginning with an exploration of the anatomy and physiology of muscles, this volume discusses the parts of the muscular system and how they work together to help us move from place to place and to maintain many internal processes, such as a heart beat. Muscle contraction, development, and response during exercise are covered. The history of resear...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The muscular system / Amy Adams.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Artists
Notes
General note
Human body systems.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-204) and index.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
N612.74/8
Record Identifier
74VKPXoVmr0X
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKPXoVmr0X
Other Identifiers
ISBN
0313324034 (alk. paper)
9780313324031 (alk. paper)
DDC
612.74
MMS ID
991019648299702626
