The anatomical structures in the lower leg and foot that are involved in standing on tiptoe, with the heel raised slightly off the floor so that the foot effectively contacts the floor only at point P. Assume distance a= 5.0 cm, distance b=15 cm, and the person's weight W= 900 N. Of the forces acting on the foot:
What are the:
(a) Magnitude of the force at point A from the calf muscle
(b) Direction of the force at point A from the calf muscle (up or down)
(c) Magnitude of the force at point B form the lower leg bones
(d) Direction (up or down) of the force at point B form the lower leg bones?
Answers:
(a) 2.7 kN
(b) Up
(c) 3.6 N
(d) Down
I don't know how they got these answer so if you can please show how.
2006-12-06
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