LEVERS EXAMPLES

Question 1

First class lever example

Answer 1

Neck extension (eg when heading a football)
Elbow extension (eg when throwing over arm in football/rugby/netball)

Question 2

Second class lever example

Answer 2

Plantar flexion and dorsi flexion in the ankle

Question 3

Third class lever example

Answer 3

Elbow flexion (eg bicep curl)
Flexion and extension at shoulder,hip and knee