Third Class Levers Flashcards

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What is the effort of force?

The effort of force is between the fulcrum and the load or resistance.

What is a third class lever?

Third class levers can be used to increase the speed of the body; this is the most common form of lever in the human body.

Can you give an example of a third class lever?

Elbow joint.

What is a practical example of a third class lever in action?

<p>The action of the biceps and the triceps at the elbow joint when the biceps curls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is extra information about third class levers?

<p>In this lever, the effort is always closer to the fulcrum than the load, so there is always a mechanical disadvantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Effort of force location

Effort of force is positioned between the fulcrum and the load or resistance in a lever system.

Third class lever

A lever type where the effort is closer to the fulcrum than the load, causing speed increase.

Example of a third class lever

The elbow joint.

Bicep/tricep action

An example of third class lever in action, like when flexing the biceps.

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Third class lever disadvantage

Although useful for speed, this lever type has a mechanical disadvantage because the effort is placed closer to the fulcrum than the load.

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Study Notes

Third Class Levers

Effort of force is positioned between the fulcrum and the load or resistance, facilitating motion.
This lever type is prevalent in the human body, enhancing the speed and range of movement.

Examples

The elbow joint serves as a prime example of a third class lever, allowing for effective arm movement.

Practical Applications

During a bicep curl, both biceps and triceps work at the elbow joint exemplifying third class lever mechanics.

Mechanical Considerations

In third class levers, the effort is always situated closer to the fulcrum than the load, resulting in a mechanical disadvantage that sacrifices force for speed.