Pocket podiatry: Functional anatomy

Functional Anatomy gives you all the essentials of examination and diagnosis in a convenient, user-friendly format. With the emphasis on practical, step-by-step guidance, this handy volume is specially designed to include helpful diagrams, tables, tips and summary boxes to give you quick access to key information with the minimum of fuss. With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, while practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concision.

Part 1 Foot Function. Elementary Biomechanics of Gait. Structure and function of the foot.

Part 2 Functional Anatomy. Connective tissues. Articular system. Neuromuscular system. Forces in muscles and joints.

Part 3 Musculoskeletal response and adaptation to loading. Mechanical characteristics of musculoskeletal components. Structural adaptation of the musculoskeletal system.

Podiatry students and practising podiatrists