Movement analysis Flashcards
What acronym to help us remember the
levers
123
FRE
TGB
What is the definition of fulcrum
The part of the lever system that pivots
Joints are the fulcrums int he bodies lever system
What is the definition resis of resistance/load
The load to be moved by a lever system
usually this involves weight the bodies lever system are involved
What is the definition for effort
The force applied to move the resistance or weight
In the body the effort is provided by muscle exerting a force
How do calculate mechanical advantage
effort arm/resistance
When mechanical advantage happens is the effort arm longer or shorter than the resistance arm
Longer
When Mechanical disadvantage happens is the resistance arm longer or shorter than then the effort arm
Longer
What lever class does Mechanical disadvantage happen in
2nd class lever
What lever class does Mechanical disadvantage occur at
1st and 3rd lever class
What are the planes
Frontal Plane
sagittal Plane
Transverse Plane
What are the axis
Sagittal Axis
Longitudinal Axis
Transverse Axis
What does the frontal plane do
Separates the front and back of the body
What is the acronym for frontal plane and sagittal Axis
From side to side
Give a sporting example of the movement which occurs at a frontal plane and sagittal plane
Cartwheel
What movement occurs at a frontal and sagittal pane
adduction
abduction
What is adduction
Movement towards the centre line of the body
