TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Examination Process A1 - Starkey, Chad A1 - Brown, Sara D. PY - 2015 T2 - Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 4e AB - Structure governs function. In the human body, anatomy is the structure, and physiology and biomechanics are the functions. To perform a competent orthopedic examination, a basic knowledge of the specific structure and function of the body part must be matched with an understanding of how these parts work together to produce normal movement (biomechanics). When injury occurs, pathomechanics, such as limping, may result. Conversely, an abnormal movement pattern, particularly one that is repeated thousands of times, such as a shortened stride length when running, can result in injury. The examination process consists of connecting the findings of dysfunctional anatomy, physiology, or biomechanics with the unique circumstances of the individual and correlating those findings to disruption in the patient's function. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1188370394 ER -