11 Questions
What factors does internal torque (muscle torque) depend on?
Muscle length and leverage
At what angle do the overall internal torque and greatest external torque occur for elbow flexors?
90 degrees
What is the highest force based on muscle length for elbow extensors?
80-90 degrees elbow flexion
At what angle is the highest force based on leverage (moment arm) for elbow extensors?
Almost full extension
What is the overall maximal internal torque of elbow extensors?
Almost full extension
Which of the following muscles is not mentioned in the text as an example of elbow flexors?
Triceps brachii
What is the relationship between muscle length and internal torque?
Directly proportional
What is the relationship between leverage (moment arm) and internal torque?
Directly proportional
What is the angle range where the highest force based on muscle length occurs for elbow extensors?
80-90 degrees elbow flexion
What is the angle range where the highest force based on leverage (moment arm) occurs for elbow extensors?
Almost full extension
What is the angle range where the overall maximal internal torque occurs for elbow extensors?
Almost full extension
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