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Pathophysiology of the Motor Systems: Principles and Clinical Presentations Fredericks CM, Saladin LK, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19123, FA Davis Co, 1996, 594 pp, illus, $39.95.
The editors of this textbook have designed a book for the disciplines of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health care professions associated with rehabilitation. The book contains five sections. Each section presents basic anatomy and the role of the system in motor control.
The first section is entitled "Basic Components of the Motor System: The Cells and Tissues." The four chapters included in this section focus on the basic neuromuscular principles. The content, presented in the traditional manner found in all basic science textbooks, includes the structure and function of neurons, skeletal muscles, the neuromuscular junction, and sensory receptors. Each chapter is well referenced and contains abundant illustrations that assist the reader with the difficult concepts. Because this textbook is oriented primarily toward physical therapy and occupational therapy students, a more...