10. Muscles

In what type of lever is the force applied between the fulcrum and the load?

The majority of the lever systems in the arms and legs are third-class levers; there are few second-class levers. Knowing this which of the following statements is correct?

The action of the biceps brachii muscle on the hinge joint of the elbow is an example of which kind of lever system?

a. First class

b. Second class

c. Third class

d. Fourth class