Movement Analysis - Levers

The effort in a lever system is provided by...

• Muscles

• Gravity

• Bones

• Joints

The fulcrum of a lever system in the body is represented by a ...........

• Joint

• Angle

• Muscle

• Action

The load in a lever system is often represent by the ................ of the body or body part that is being moved

• Weight

• Shape

• Direction

• Position

Think 1, 2, 3.

• F L E

• F E L

• L E F

• E L F

Which class of lever is shown by the diagram?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

What type of Lever Class is depicted in the picture?

• 1st Class Lever

• 2nd Class Lever

• 3rd Class Lever

• 4th Class Lever

What type of lever is being shown here?

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

• Gastrocnemius
• Metatarsals
• Ankle joint
• Tibia

Which JOINT is used in an example of a 1st class lever?

(You MUST use the word 'joint' in your answer)

What is the fulcrum when moving the weight from position A to B?