The Encyclopedia of Muscle and Skeletal Systems and Disorders (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

In the human body, 206 bones work with more than 600 muscles to provide structure, mobility, and protection. Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Preface......Page 14 Acknowledging You, The Reader-And Other Thanks......Page 16 Introduction......Page 18 Entries A-Z......Page 22 A......Page 24 B......Page 42 C......Page 54 D......Page 68 E......Page 76 F......Page 86 G......Page 106 H......Page 120 I......Page 144 J......Page 154 K......Page 162 L......Page 168 M......Page 178 N......Page 196 O......Page 206 P......Page 218 Q......Page 236 R......Page 238 S......Page 262 T......Page 308 U......Page 318 V......Page 320 W......Page 324 X......Page 332 Z......Page 334 Appendixes......Page 336 Appendix I: Table of Bone Systems and Disorders......Page 338 Appendix II: Table of Muscle Systems and Disorders......Page 344 Appendix III: Table of Connectors and Joints......Page 350 Appendix IV: Tips on Receiving Quality Health Care......Page 352 Appendix V: Diagnosing Internet Information on Health......Page 354 Appendix VI: National Organizations of Interest......Page 358 Appendix VII: Internet Journals and Magazines......Page 370 Appendix VIII: Related Web Sites......Page 372 Bibliography......Page 374 Index......Page 378 About the Authors......Page 412

This reference is for general readers looking for brief, basic information on terms heard at a doctor's office or in general conversation. Entries are written in crisp, personable, jargon-free language by freelance medical writer Mary Harwell Sayer, with review by Dr. Lori B. Siegel (The Finch U. of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School), who also supplies an introductory essay on staying healthy. The entries are alphabetically arranged and are cross-referenced and indexed. They range in length from a paragraph or two (e.g. mouth, osteo-, positron emission tomography, range of motion, traction) to, more typically, a page or two (e.g. hypertrophy, knee surgery, rehabilitation, shoulder, sinuses, sleep). Appendices include a table of bone systems and disorders, and of muscle systems and disorders, an essay on using the internet for health information, and listings of relevant organizations, websites, and reference materials. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"The Encyclopedia of the Muscle and Skeletal Systems and Disorders provides a thorough reference guide to the different types and forms of muscle and bone diseases while covering preventive measures and treatment options. More than 500 A-to-Z entries discuss all aspects of muscle and bone in the human body, including anatomy, injuries, diseases and disorders, treatments, metabolic processes, current research, and much more. Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, this is an authoritative and helpful resource for professionals and laypersons alike." "Extensive appendixes include a list of the major muscle and skeletal systems, connectors, and joints, lists of organizations and Web resources, and a guide to evaluating health information found online."--BOOK JACKET. In an easy-to-use, A-to-Z format, this book provides more than 500 concise entries covering the aspects of muscle and bone in the human body. It covers anatomy, metabolic processes, injuries, diseases and disorders, treatments, medicines, nutrition, and current research. An addition to the Facts on File Library of Health and Living series provides basic and concise information on muscle or skeletal diseases and disorders, and includes definitions of basic terminology.