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Which phase of the gait cycle involves supporting the body's weight from initial contact till preswing?
Which phase of the gait cycle involves supporting the body's weight from initial contact till preswing?
- Terminal stance
- Midstance
- Initial swing
- Loading response (correct)
During which phase of the gait cycle does the limb become straight and the body weight is over the contralateral limb?
During which phase of the gait cycle does the limb become straight and the body weight is over the contralateral limb?
- Midstance
- Terminal swing
- Terminal stance (correct)
- Initial swing
What is the primary purpose of the gait cycle phase known as preswing?
What is the primary purpose of the gait cycle phase known as preswing?
- Swing phase
- Weight bearing
- Deceleration
- Acceleration (correct)
Which phase of the gait cycle involves the foot leaving the ground till just before initial contact?
Which phase of the gait cycle involves the foot leaving the ground till just before initial contact?
During which phase of the gait cycle does the heel leave the ground?
During which phase of the gait cycle does the heel leave the ground?
What characterizes the Initial Contact (IC) phase of the gait cycle?
What characterizes the Initial Contact (IC) phase of the gait cycle?
In which phase of the gait cycle do the toes leave the ground till maximum knee flexion?
In which phase of the gait cycle do the toes leave the ground till maximum knee flexion?