Where is the BEST location to place a cuff weight on the lower leg to have the greatest moment of inertia for the knee joint to extend?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The moment of inertia increases with the square of the distance from the axis of rotation. Placing the cuff weight at the ankle, which is the farthest point from the knee joint axis, maximizes the moment of inertia for knee extension.

Where Is the BEST Location to Place a Cuff Weight