Unfortunately, because we have many muscles acting on a joint or segment we often end up with more than three unknowns. When you have more unknowns then equations to solve them you face the problem called __________.

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The correct term for having more unknowns than equations to solve them in the context of forces acting on a joint or segment is "indeterminacy." This situation makes it impossible to solve for all unknowns with the available equations, leading to a problem of indeterminacy.

Unfortunately, Because We Have Many Muscles Acting on a Joint