When comparing bones and joints to lever systems, the _______ is represented by the fulcrum.

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In a lever system, the fulcrum is the pivot point around which the lever moves. Similarly, in bones and joints, the joint serves as the fulcrum or pivot point, where the bones articulate and move around. The muscles act as the force, and the load arm is the the part of the bone that moves the load, such as the weight of an object or the body part being moved. Therefore, the joint is best represented by the fulcrum in this comparison.

When Comparing Bones and Joints to Lever Systems, the _______