What happens to the center of gravity (CoG) of the body when the body segments are rearranged? What happens to the CoG if the right upper extremity is amputated?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: (1) The CoG shifts in the direction(s) of the location of the segments with the greatest mass. (2)
The CoG shifts down and to the left once the mass of the right arm is removed, because the lower
and left halves of the body are now relatively heavier.)
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