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Homework Statement
State an expression for the vertical force at the elbow joint FE in terms of the other forces acting when the arm is held horizontal with the dumbbell in the hand.
Homework Equations
No equations needed.
The Attempt at a Solution
Since muscles can not expand beyond their resting length, joints and muscles often exert forces that act in opposite directions and thus subtract.
Am I even close to what I was asked to answer?