Soc 20- Levers Flashcards
Whats a lever
Refers to a systems of muscles and bones working together to bring about movement
What accronym can you use
FLE
Whats inbthe middle of a 1st class lever
Fulcrum
Whats in the middle of a 2nd class lever
The load
Whats in the middlw of a 3rd class lever
The effort
Fulcrum
Joint
Load
Mass
Effort
Mucle
Example of first clas lever
Nodding your neck. L-in head. F-bones in neck. E-muscles in neck
Example of second class
Calf raisers. E-gastrocnemius. L-ankle F-toes
Example of third class
Bicep curl. E-biceps, F-elbow joint, load-mass
Mechanical advantage
When the output greater than input. E.g pushing a door as far away from the lever
Mechanical disadvantage
Input greatr than output. E.g pushing a door right beside the lever
What levers work at mechanical advantage
First and second
What levers work at mechanical disadvantage
Third