Considering muscles, bones, and joints as lever systems, a calculated "moment" for the load would be

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The calculated "moment" for the load would be the force applied to move the load multiplied by the distance between the force and the fulcrum (load arm). Therefore, choice A (force times load arm) is the correct answer. Choice B (force times power arm) is not correct as there is no such thing as a "power arm" in lever systems. Choice C (load arm divided by force) is also incorrect as it does not take into account the amount of force applied to move the load.

Considering Muscles, Bones, and Joints as Lever Systems, a Calculated