Anatomy & Physiology
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259398629
Author: McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Education,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 9, Problem 6DYB
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
A lever is defined as an elongated, rigid object that rotates around a fixed point called fulcrum. It has an ability to alter the speed as well as distance of movement which is produced by force.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
What is an example of multiple lever types in the body during the same movement?
Why can you lift a larger load when your elbow is slightly flexed and your biceps muscle is at an intermediate length than you can when your elbow is fully extended?
Compare and contrast first-, second-, and third-class levers
Chapter 9 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 9.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 9.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 9.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 9.1 - What is the relationship between mobility and...Ch. 9.1 - Are all fibrous joints also synarthroses? Explain...Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 9.2 - Prob. 3WDLCh. 9.2 - LEARNING OBJECTIVE
5. Describe the location and...Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 4WDLCh. 9.2 - Prob. 6LO
Ch. 9.2 - Prob. 5WDLCh. 9.3 - Prob. 7LOCh. 9.3 - Prob. 1WDTCh. 9.3 - Prob. 6WDLCh. 9.3 - Prob. 8LOCh. 9.3 - Prob. 7WDLCh. 9.4 - Prob. 9LOCh. 9.4 - Prob. 10LOCh. 9.4 - Prob. 11LOCh. 9.4 - What are the basic characteristics of all types of...Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 9WDLCh. 9.4 - LEARNING OBJECTIVE
12. Explain the movement of a...Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 13LOCh. 9.4 - Prob. 2WDTCh. 9.4 - Prob. 10WDLCh. 9.5 - Prob. 14LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 11WDLCh. 9.5 - Prob. 15LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 16LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 17LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 3WDTCh. 9.5 - How do flexion and extension differ? What...Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 18LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 13WDLCh. 9.5 - Prob. 19LOCh. 9.5 - Prob. 14WDLCh. 9.6 - Prob. 20LOCh. 9.6 - Prob. 21LOCh. 9.6 - What is the difference between the effort arm and...Ch. 9.6 - LEARNING OBJECTIVE
22. Compare and contrast the...Ch. 9.6 - Prob. 16WDLCh. 9.7 - Prob. 23LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 24LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 17WDLCh. 9.7 - Prob. 25LOCh. 9.7 - LEARNING OBJECTIVE
26. Explain why the...Ch. 9.7 - Prob. 18WDLCh. 9.7 - Prob. 27LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 28LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 19WDLCh. 9.7 - Prob. 29LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 30LOCh. 9.7 - How do the glenohumeral and hip joints compare...Ch. 9.7 - Prob. 31LOCh. 9.7 - Prob. 32LOCh. 9.7 - What are the functions of each of the...Ch. 9.7 - LEARNING OBJECTIVE
33. Describe the talocrural...Ch. 9.7 - Prob. 22WDLCh. 9.8 - Prob. 34LOCh. 9.8 - Prob. 35LOCh. 9.8 - Prob. 23WDLCh. 9 - _____ 1. The greatest range of mobility of any...Ch. 9 - _____ 2. A movement of the foot that turns the...Ch. 9 - _____ 3. A _______ is formed when two bones...Ch. 9 - Prob. 4DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 5DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 6DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 7DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 8DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 9DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 10DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 11DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 12DYBCh. 9 - List and describe all joints that are functionally...Ch. 9 - How do a hinge joint and a pivot joint compare...Ch. 9 - Prob. 15DYBCh. 9 - Prob. 16DYBCh. 9 - Most ankle sprains are overinversion injuries....Ch. 9 - What are the main supporting ligaments of the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 19DYBCh. 9 - What are the similarities and differences between...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1CALCh. 9 - Prob. 2CALCh. 9 - Prob. 3CALCh. 9 - Prob. 4CALCh. 9 - Prob. 5CALCh. 9 - During soccer practice, Erin tripped over the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 2CSLCh. 9 - Jackie visits her physician because she is...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Define a lever.arrow_forwardIF a patient is unable to dorsiflex his or her foot.Which muscle do you think would be involved in this condition? which muscle may have to compensate for lack of dorsiflexion during walking?arrow_forwardIf someone were to hit you in your rectus abdominis muscle, how would your body position change?arrow_forward
- Muscles that oppose each other and produce opposite movements are described as: a. synergistic b. antagonistic c. cooperative d. oppositionalarrow_forwardA muscle that assists the muscle primarily responsible for a given action is a __________. a.Synergist b.Antagonist c.Originator d.Levator A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -gluteus would be found attached to the ___________. a.cheek b.tongue c.buttock d.chestarrow_forwardwhen a person is in respiratory distress the origin and insertion of the serratus anterior muscle may actually switch and the part of the muscle attached to the medial border of the scapula acts as the origin, how will the change the muscle 's action?arrow_forward
- Three orders of levers are recognized: I. Fulcrum (pivot) between power and weight. II. Weight between power and fulcrum. III. Power between fulcrum and weight. What order of lever is involved in the action of the gastrocnemius muscle of the frog? Of man? Of the triceps in the fore limb? Of the biceps in the fore limb?arrow_forwardGive one example of a muscle that is responsible for the movement of the following: a.) Upper arm ________________________ b.) Feet _____________________________ c.) Thigh ____________________________ Identify the principal muscles involved when: a.) The frog leaps ___________________________________ ___________________________________ b.) The frog resumes a sitting position ___________________________________ ___________________________________arrow_forwardYour friend is on the basketball court when she is pushed over the leg of a fallen player and lands on the court on her bent knee. She tries to get up, but immediately realizes something is wrong. The trainer examines her knee and finds excessive motion with the posterior drawer test. What has happened? Explain the results of the posterior drawer test.arrow_forward
- Discuss the functions of the different types of levers found in our body. How do these different types of levers make our body more useful. Explain each type of lever, the position of the fulcrum, load, and applied force and give an example of each.arrow_forwardWhy do you suppose there are more and larger muscles involved in flexion of the fingers and hand than extension?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...BiologyISBN:9781133960867Author:Denise L. LazoPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging App...
Biology
ISBN:9781133960867
Author:Denise L. Lazo
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Chapter 7 - Human Movement Science; Author: Dr. Jeff Williams;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlqElkn4PA4;License: Standard youtube license