Manual of Structural Kinesiology
Manual of Structural Kinesiology
19th Edition
ISBN: 9780073369297
Author: R .T. Floyd, Clem W. Thompson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary Introduction

To list: The lever component identification chart.

Introduction: The movement of the body and its joints are possible through skeletal muscles. The joint movement of the human body is caused by contractions of the muscles, which also gives the body protection and dynamic stability. Moreover, along with bones the muscles also give posture to the body.

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Lever classExampleForceAxisResistanceAdvantage provided
1stCarrying a glass of water in one handFingers and thumbs push opposite direction upwardspalmGlass weight pushes downwards due to gravityBalancing glass from falling
1st Inserting thumb tack in bulletin board with finger nailThumb tack is pushed out by finger nailDorsal aspect of the finger nail towards the bulletin boardThumb tack in the boardForce motion
2ndLifting one end of the tableLifting end of the tableTable legs on other end of tableWeight of the tableForce motion
2ndOpening door by the door edgePulling edge of the doorDoor is hingedDoorForce motion
3rdServing volleyballArm is in forward motionShoulderBallRange and speed of motion
3rdThrowing a bowling ballArm is in forward motionShoulderBallRange and speed of motion

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