Quiz 2.1 Flashcards
Line of action
The line between the origin and insertion (tendon to tendon)
Muscle function
Generate force
How do you get a torque to be produced
The line of action does not intersect directly with the axis of rotation –> torque produced about joint it crosses
Force applied directly through AOR does NOT produce torque.
Torque
Tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis
Units: Nm
T = F*(Perp. distance from axis)
Moment arm
Perp. distance from the LOA of muscle force to the center of the rotation of the joint
Depends on: origin/insertion and joint angle
As joint angle changes during movement, the moment arm length changes
T = F*(distance perp to force)
Lever arm
Distance from axis to perp. component of force
T = perp force*(distance)
Net joint torque
Summation of torques produced by all muscles acting simultaneously at a joint
Torque when concentric muscle action
Net joint torque is in the same direction as joint motion
ex: arm flexion
Torque when eccentric muscle action
Net joint torque is in the opposite direction as joint motion
ex: arm extension
Concentric internal/external torque
Internal T greater than external T
ex: Bicep torque greater than the dumbbell, you can lift it
Eccentric internal/external torque
External torque greater than internal torque –> lengthening
Isometric internal/external torque
Internal and external torques are equal, object remains stationary
Why is more muscle force necessary when muscle inserts at an angle instead of perp.
The moment arm becomes smaller due to the angle. See diagram
Lever
A simple machine consisting of a rigid body that rotates about an axis
Fulcrum
Point about a lever rotates (axis)
How are levers classified
By Axis, motive force, and resistive force
ARM
Mechanical advantage
MA = (Moment arm of motive force)/(moment arm of resistance)