Chapter 2 - Movement Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes a mechanical disadvantage in a lever system
A
Fulcrum to effort is larger than fulcrum to load
2
Q
What is effort, fulcrum and load
A
Effort - where force is applied
Load - resistance
Fulcrum - joint
3
Q
What are the three planes
A
Sagittal - splits left and right
Transverse - splits top to bottom
Frontal - splits front to back
4
Q
What are the three axes
A
Sagittal- runs front to back
Frontal - runs left to right
Vertical - runs top to bottom
