Rudolf Fick (1866-1939) was a German physiologist and professor of anatomy at various universities for over 40 years. Throughout his career, he focused on comparative anatomy of primates, indirect cell division, and later genetics, with his most significant works found in the field of muscle and joint mechanics. The following manual is a result of the latter creative process and includes the first part of a three-volume series that provides a detailed overview of joint anatomy. This book is a high-quality reprint of the long-out-of-print original edition from 1904.