Movement Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
what is mechanical advantage?
A
- when a lever’s effort arm is longer than it’s load arm
2
Q
which type of lever always has a mechanical advantage?
A
second class lever
3
Q
what is mechanical disadvantage?
A
- when a lever’s load arm is longer than it’s effort arm
4
Q
which type of lever always has a mechanical disadvantage?
A
third-class levers
5
Q
name the three types of plane
A
- Transverse
- Sagittal
- Frontal
6
Q
what is a transverse plane?
A
top and bottom
7
Q
what is a sagittal plane?
A
left and right
8
Q
what is a frontal plane?
A
front and back
9
Q
what are the three types of axes?
A
- Vertical
- Frontal
- Sagittal
10
Q
what is a vertical axis?
A
top to bottom
11
Q
what is a frontal axis?
A
left to right
12
Q
what is a sagittal axis?
A
front to back
