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This program shows how the cerebellum coordinates muscle activity and how position sensors in the muscles and joints and the balancing mechanism of the inner ear function. The motions of a water-skier show how muscles, joints, and organs link up. The role of joints is explained, and a look at the in...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Goldcrest Films International
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2005]
Series:Living body (Television program)
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
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Summary:This program shows how the cerebellum coordinates muscle activity and how position sensors in the muscles and joints and the balancing mechanism of the inner ear function. The motions of a water-skier show how muscles, joints, and organs link up. The role of joints is explained, and a look at the interior of a human knee shows clearly how lubricating fluid is produced.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 12, 2005.
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sound, color, digital file + instructional materials (online).
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Title from distributor's description.