Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
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Chapter 39.2, Problem 3CC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason that the biceps are not used while bending the arm to sit on a chair.
Introduction:
Biceps are the muscles that have two points of origin. They are found on the upper side of the arm. The main function of biceps is in lifting objects.
Triceps are the muscles that have a three point of attachment. They are found below the biceps. The main function of triceps is also in lifting objects.
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I. INSTRUCTION: Compute for the following given problem.
1. Emily can lift 21 kg (210 newtons force) using muscles that have a cross-sectional
area of 6 cm2. Use this formula to work out how many newtons per square
centimetre her muscles can pull with:
Formula: Force/Area
2. We discussed how muscle spindles allow for precision of movement as a muscle lengthens, and
particular muscles which require more precise movements will contain more spindles.
In addition to this precision control over muscle length, there are other differences between
muscles which enable more precision in how much force is generated. Consider the two graphs
below which depict force generated by two different muscles as additional motor units are
recruited.
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Load
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a) Describe why the first steps for a low force contraction in both muscles are smaller than the
later ones in the context of motor units and force production.
ney:
Load (L) = 5 kgs
= Effort
E = Fulcrum
Weight of forearm = 1.8 kgs
L = Load
Biceps brachii
muscle
Distance of load from elbow joint = 35 cm
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Effort (E) = contraction
of biceps brachii
Distance of center of mass of forearm from elbow = 17 cm
Distance of tendon from elbow = 4 cm
A) Draw the free-body diagram to represent the forces and moments
Load (L) = weight of
object plus forearm
B) Write the torque equation for static equilibrium
Fulcrum (F) = elbow joint
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