Twu biomechanics exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1st Class Lever - Fulcrum located between R and F R & F in the same direction F + R=Fulcrum MA depends on the location of the fulcrum MA=1 *Atlanto-occipital joint 2nd Class Lever - F<R Advantageous in terms of force (MA>1) Most levers used in daily life *Ankle in tiptoeing 3rd Class Lever - F>R Disadvantage in terms of force (MA<1) Majority of the human body joints (95%) Advantage in displacement and speed and the main source of human mobility *Elbow in lifting 6 join...