Question: 2 . Spine Loading Estimate the force ( in terms of body weight ) acting in the erector spinae muscles ( spine extensors ) for

2. Spine Loading
Estimate the force (in terms of body weight) acting in the erector spinae muscles (spine
extensors) for holding a weight of one-tenth body-weight with arms outstretched and
back bent forward by 20 degrees. Use the FBD/Graphical models from Nordin &
Frankel; Anthropometric calculations using Bartel et al. may also be required. State any
other assumptions.

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