This course, the first of two applied functional anatomy and biomechanics courses, will focus on the detailed structure and function of the cervical, temporomandibular, thoracic, and upper extremity joints and their related soft tissues. Students will analyze forces affecting arthrokinematics, osteokinematics, and tissue mechanics of these regions and relate those to overall mobility and stability by way of clinical application. Kinetic and kinematic analysis of movement of these regions will be explored using such tools as EMG, dynamometry and video motion analysis.