Levers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a first class lever?
A
Effort
Fulcrum
Load
Found at elbow joint where triceps cause extension of lower arm
2
Q
What is a second class lever?
A
Fulcrum
Load
Effort
Found at ankle where gastrocnemius causes plantar flexion
3
Q
What is a third class lever?
A
Fulcrum
Effort
Load
Kicking a ball