Topic 3 Flashcards
Force has..
Magnitude and direction
What is magnitude?
The strength of a force
What is direction?
Direction which a force is applied
What is point of application?
Location at which a force is applied to the body
What is 3 type of Force system?
Limear, parallel, concurrent
What is Linear force?
2 or more force acting on the same line
What is example muscle of Linear force?
PSOAS major illiacus, Trapezius
What is Parallel force?
Force that acting on the same line
Same planetwo different point
What is example muscle of Parallel?
Hamstring muscle
What is concurrent force?
Force that acting on the same point different line
What is example muscle of concurrent?
Deltoid muscle
What is levers?
Lever system in the body that are formed by muscle and joints to allow movement
What is first class levers?
Fulcrum, its between resistance and effort
What is second levers?
Resistance, its between fulcrum and effort
What is third levers?
Effort, its between resistance and fulcrum