Fundamentals of Motor Control eBook

Motor control is a relatively young field of research exploring how the nervous system produces purposeful, coordinated movements in its interaction with the body and the environment through conscious and unsconscious thought. Many books purporting to cover motor control have veered off course to examine biomechanics and physiology rather than actual control, leaving a gap in the literature. This book covers all the major perspectives in motor control, with a balanced approach. There are chapters explicitly dedicated to control theory, to dynamical systems, to biomechanics, to different behaviors, and to motor learning, including case studies.

• Reviews current research in motor control
• Contains balanced perspectives among neuroscience, psychology, physics and biomechanics
• Highlights controversies in the field
• Discusses neurophysiology, control theory, biomechanics, and dynamical systems under one cover
• Links principles of motor control to everyday behaviors
• Includes case studies delving into topics in more detail

Additional ISBNs

0123914124, 6613711705, 1280851341, 9780123914125, 9786613711700, 9781280851346

Fundamentals of Motor Control is written by Latash, Mark L. and published by Academic Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Fundamentals of Motor Control are 9780124159563, 9780123914125, 0123914124 and the print ISBNs are 9780124159563, 0124159567. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 0123914124, 6613711705, 1280851341, 9780123914125, 9786613711700, 9781280851346.