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Comprehensive Anatomy of Motor Functions

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  • More than a functional anatomy book, allows readers to truly grasp the “how and why” of complex bio systems

  • Many original pictures of cadaver dissections present the anatomical realities

  • Extra material available online as videos and photographs

  • Practical approach to improve medical practice (diagnostics and treatment) in many disciplines concerning motor functions

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Basic Notions on Mobility Function

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 1-25
  3. Spinal Functions

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 27-58
  4. Locomotion

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 59-78
  5. Prehension

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 79-97
  6. Eye Mobility

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 99-106
  7. Facial Mimic

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 107-117
  8. Masticatory Function

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 119-131
  9. Swallowing and Speaking

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 133-158
  10. Bladder and Rectum Continence

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 159-164
  11. Ejaculation and Orgasm

    • Pierre Rabischong
    Pages 165-171
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 173-180

About this book

The comprehensive approach to anatomy is a new attempt to understand the organization of anatomical structures instead of only memorizing details, which is both time-consuming and prone to error. The basic principle is that man did not design man, a truth which presents the solution and not the problem. This kind of approach requires first observing a function and identifying, in engineering terms, the technical problems that need to be solved in order to achieve that function. In a second step the anatomical solution is examined in terms of validation and should always be an intelligent solution that puts the characteristics of specific living tissues to optimal use.

Anatomy is obviously the mandatory basis of all types of medical practice. For centuries, its rigorous methodology has relied on dissection, which is the only means to precisely identify the morphology of organs and for surgeons to learn how to directly and safely reach the structures they need to operate on. Accordingly, this book includes illustrations of many dissections and anatomical sections in order to provide a realistic view of the complex organization of the human body.

This book addresses the needs of a broad range of medical and paramedical practitioners interested in movements and their disorders:  MDs and surgeons of all specialties, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, X-ray manipulators, osteopathic specialists, etc. Its goal is to demonstrate the amazing intelligence and complexity of human motor functions and to better grasp the how and why of their construction.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier, Montpellier, France

    Pierre Rabischong

About the author

Prof Pierre Rabischong is founding Member and President elected of ESEM (European Society for Engineering and Medicine) 1995-1998, founding Member and President elected of ISCAS (International Society for Computer Aided Surgery) 1995-1998, Vice President of the WABT (World Academy of Biomedical Technologies) at UNESCO in Paris, 1997, Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier 2002, Coordinator of the Eureka CALIES project 1989, the European Biomed 2 SUAW project (stand up and walk) 1996 and the NEUROSTIM project 2006.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Comprehensive Anatomy of Motor Functions

  • Authors: Pierre Rabischong

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04169-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-04168-1Published: 03 April 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-37776-6Published: 04 May 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-04169-8Published: 17 March 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 180

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 130 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Original French edition published by De Boeck Supérieur SA, Paris, 2013

  • Topics: Anatomy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics

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Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 119.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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