Movement Analysis

Mechanical advantage is when...

• the load is equal distance from the fulcrum and the effort
• the effort is closer to the load than the fulcrum
  
• the load is closer to the fulcrum than the effort

Which of the following acts as a pivot or fulcrum in the body?

• Bones
• Muscles
• Joints

Which class of lever is shown by the diagram?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

Whilst bowling in a game of softball, which plane is the rotational movement in?

• Frontal
• Sagittal
• Circumduction
• Transverse

Which plane is the movement pictured occurring in?

• Frontal
• Sagittal
• Longitudinal
• Transverse

Which axes is the movement pictured occurring in?

• Frontal
• Sagittal
• Longitudinal
• Transverse

In the action of standing on your tiptoes, which body part acts as the fulcrum?

• Gastrocnemius
• Joint in the ball of the foot

• Ankle joint
• Tibia

If Mr Mills performs a pirouette, which plane and axis does he move through?

• Transverse axis & plane
• Sagittal plane & Transverse axis
• Tranverse plane & Longitudinal axis
• Frontal plane & Transverse axis

In which plane do the movements of Adduction & Abduction occur?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse
• Sagittal
• Frontal

What is a sporting example of a movement along the Sagittal Plane?

• Star Jump

• Front Somersault

• Discus Throw

• Cartwheel