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JohnnyAbrishami
Mar 27, 2011, 03:04 PM
The tibia is the major weight bearing bone in the lower extremity. If 88% of the body mass is proximal to the knee joint how much compressive force acts on the tibia when an 800N person stands in the anatomical position and holds
A 20N weight in each hand?

Please provide answer and explanation

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Mar 27, 2011, 03:06 PM
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