levers Flashcards
what is the lever
is a bone
what is the fulcrum
is a joint pivot triangle
what is the effort
a force provided by muscle arrow
what os the load
the weight of an object or body part being moved square
first class lever
the fulcrum is between the load and the effort
how do u know its a first class lever
extending the arm at the elbow because triceps muscles are attached to the unlawfully at the elbow to provide effort
second class lever system
the load is between the effort and the fulcrum
mechanical ad and dis of 2 leaver
ad provide force to lit heavy loads
dis small range off movement and coot move load quickly
due to the load being closer to the fulcrum than the effort
third class lever
the effort between the load and the fulcrum
most common lever in human body
mechanical ad and dis of 3 lever
ad provides speed and wide range of movement
dis deter force required than the load to be moved
due to the effort begin closer to the fulcrum than the load