Basics of Biomechanics Flashcards
1
Q
Transverse/Axial Plane
A
Separates the upper (superior) half and lower (inferior) half of the body
2
Q
Superior
A
Upper
3
Q
Inferior
A
Lower
4
Q
Anterior
A
Front
5
Q
Posterior
A
Back
6
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Longitudinal, left n right
7
Q
Coronal/Frontal Plane
A
Separates front (anterior) and back (posterior)
8
Q
Center of Gravity
A
Point around which body weight is perfectly balanced. Can be outside the body
9
Q
1st Class Levers
A
Fulcrum middle, force right (down), load left (down)
10
Q
2nd Class Levers
A
Fulcrum left, load middle (down), force right (up)
Force > Load
11
Q
3rd Class Lever
A
Fulcrum left, force middle (up), load right (down)
Load > Force
12
Q
Torque
A
Ability of a force to cause rotation on a lever
