Factors That Affect Movement

Fulcrum (pivot) – the fixed point around the lever as it rotates. It supports the lever and transfers the effort to the load.

Load – the substance that the lever is lifting or moving

Effort – force applied to the lever to move.

References

Cowan, P., Launico, M. and Kahai, P. (2024) Anatomy, Bones. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537199/ (Accessed: 9^th April 2026)

Cleveland Clinic (2024) Skeletal System (Musculoskeletal System). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21048-skeletal-system (Accessed: 3^rd April 2026)

Anatomy and Physiology Diploma notes

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