Lecture 3 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the most common class of levers in the body?
A
3rd class lever
1
Q
Name one muscle which is a First Class Lever?
A
Tricep
2
Q
What is the abbreviation for first class lever?
A
FAR
3
Q
What is an example of a pulley in the body?
A
Medial and lateral malleolus
4
Q
What is an example of a wheel in the body?
A
Head of the radius
5
Q
What are three external forces which can lead to internal deformation in the body?
A
Torsion, compression, tension, shear forces
