Biomechanics
I can calculate the moment of a force around a joint.
Biomechanics
I can calculate the moment of a force around a joint.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A muscle attached to a bone exerts a force on the bone when the muscle contracts, which makes the bone move.
- Biomechanics is the study of this movement.
- A moment is the turning effect of the force when a bone pivots at a joint.
- The size of the moment when a bone pivots at a joint can be calculated.
Keywords
Muscle contraction - Muscle contraction is the shortening of muscles.
Force - A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object.
Biomechanics - Biomechanics is the study of how the body moves.
Moment - A moment is the turning effect of a force.
Pivot - The point around which an object can rotate is a pivot.
Common misconception
Pupils may not have encountered the moment equation in physics.
Pupils might need extra support substituting values into the equation.
Equipment
Lolly sticks, elastic band/string, tape, tiny elastic bands/loom bands.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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