Mechanical Advantage and Lever Types in Anatomy

Different Lever Types in the Human Body

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Define Mechanical Advantage

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Define Mechanical Advantage	The ratio of output force to input force.
Mechanical Advantage Equation	MA=L(e)/L(r) Mechanical Advantage=length of the effort arm/length of resistance arm
1st Class Lever	RFE-Resistance, Fulcrum, EffortExample: Atlanto-Occipital Joint of Neck
2nd Class Lever	FRE-Fulcrum, Resistance, EffortExample: Mandible
3rd Class Lever	REF-Resistance, Effort, FulcrumExample: The forearm, when you flex your arm