Sentences with phrase «function as levers»

Because muscles function as levers, where they attach to your bones greatly impacts how much force they're able to produce and thus how much weight they're able to move.

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Made of a biological component — such as a fluorescent protein — and a «detector» that responds to the presence of a specific chemical, biosensors act as the switches and levers that turn programmed functions on and off inside the engineered cells.

This tightening of the plantar fascia has two functions; (1) the medial arch of the foot is packed tighter and is increased in height, allowing for improved loading capacity and shock absorption, and (2) the foot becomes more rigid and has improved function as a propulsive lever (Figures 2 and 3).10 Consequently, if during the swing phase the toes are trying to «grip» the flip - flop, the 1st MTP joint is not able to extend and the windlass mechanism of the foot is compromised.

• U.S. Department of Education's leadership and structure — trim programs and staffing; eliminate the Office of Civil Rights and transfer its functions to the Justice Department; restore the bully pulpit and reduce the use of regulation as the Secretary's principal lever for affecting state and local policy; and create collaborative relationship with relevant House and Senate leadership.

A central paddle - shaped lever sits over the ignition button — complete with Lamborghini's trademark red hinged missile - launcher - style cover — and functions as the primary gearshift lever for the eight - speed automatic.

Window Grid Antenna, Wheels: 16» Alloy, VSA Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Valet Function, Trunk Rear Cargo Access, Trip Computer, Transmission: Continuously Variable w / Sport Mode - inc: shift lever position indicator, Tires: P205 / 65R16 95H AS, Systems Monitor, Strut Front Suspension w / Coil Springs.

Details: On cars equipped with the double clutch transmission, the actuation lock inside the gearshift lever module may not function as designed, allowing the gearshift lever to move out of «PARK» without the usual requirements of having to step on the brake pedal and the ignition being in the «ON» position.

This «park by wire» function enables the transmission selector lever to be positioned as desired: it is located in the form of a steering column lever on the right behind the steering wheel.

New features that enhance convenience include the 40:20:40 split rear seats with Karakuri folding function (remotely folds down the seats with a flick of lever and seat cushion lowering structure for the flat floor) and Karakuri tonneau cover (standard equipment for the XD L Package, XD and 20S model grades) automatically lifts up and down as the rear liftgate is opened and closed.

The bottom 8.6 - inch display, located in the console in the center tunnel, is used for the climate control, the convenience and vehicle functions as well as for text input; the driver's wrist can sit comfortably on the selector lever of the transmission.

With humans long gone from the trading arena and algorithms left solely in charge of the casino formerly known as «the stock market», in which price discovery is purely a function of highly levered synthetic instruments such as ES and SPY or, worse, the EURUSD and not fundamentals, numerous valuation dislocations are bound to occur.

• Performing assembly measures as per specifications • Installing moving parts including shafts, levers, or bearings, and working them to test free function • Bending and installing pipe for hydraulic systems • Removing minute quantities of metal to clean parts or to make close fit among parts • Drilling, taping, and reaming holes • Bringing bolts, screws and gears into line, and fasten them together