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A movable pulley system utilizes one half of the force that is needed to move the weight (resistance), therefore has mechanical advantage for force. 

What type of bone develops within a tendon to protect it from extra wear and can provide mechanical advantage?

What type of bone is the scapula?

From the following list, select which type of joint is uniaxial?

Your patient is in the early stage of recovery from a total hip replacement (THR).  Due to the patient’s total hip precautions, you have the patient perform hip strengthening exercises without changing the length of the muscle.  The patient is performing __________ exercises.

This occurs when two or more forces act in different directions, resulting in a turning effect.

A sesamoid bone maintains the line of pull of a muscle in a straight line.

What type of motion occurs within the body, while an individual’s parts (joints, limb segments) are moving during ambulation?

These forces occur in the same plane and in the same or opposite direction.

Lateral bending also describes side bending and are synonymous.