If We Compare the Jaw and Knee Joints as Lever

question 108

Multiple Choice

If we compare the jaw and knee joints as lever systems,

• A) the jaw joint can apply greater compressional forces.
• B) their ratios of power arm to load arm are about the same.
• C) the knee joint has greater rotational abilities.
• D) the knee joint has a greater ratio of power arm to load arm.
• E) only the jaw is a hinged joint.

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