Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 10 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 384: 5a

Answer

The plantar flexion of the foot by the soleus muscle is an example of the second order of levers; Fulcrum Effort Resistance(Load)

Work Step by Step

The fulcrum is the ball of the foot The Resistance or load is the weight of the body exerted by the tibia on the taus The Effort is exerted (in the middle) by the soleus muscle.
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