Why is the temporomandibular joint considered to be a second-class lever?

A. The force is in the middle.
B. The resistance is in the middle.
C. The fulcrum is in the middle.
D. It has a mechanical advantage of 1.0 or less.
E. The effort arm is longer than the resistance arm.


B. The resistance is in the middle.

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