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What is the approximate percentage of the gait cycle that consists of the stance phase?
What is the approximate percentage of the gait cycle that consists of the stance phase?
- 27-33%
- 38-42%
- 40-50%
- 58-62% (correct)
What event marks the beginning and end of a gait cycle?
What event marks the beginning and end of a gait cycle?
- Heel contact of the support limb (correct)
- Midstance of the stance phase
- Propulsion of the swing phase
- Toe off of the swing limb
What is the primary division of the gait cycle into two phases based on?
What is the primary division of the gait cycle into two phases based on?
- The limb in contact with the ground (correct)
- The direction of the force of gravity
- The type of terrain being walked on
- The speed of the individual
What is the term for the point at which the center of pressure is directly beneath the supporting limb?
What is the term for the point at which the center of pressure is directly beneath the supporting limb?
What is the position of the ankle joint at the beginning of the midstance period?
What is the position of the ankle joint at the beginning of the midstance period?
What is the movement of the subtalar joint during the contact period of the stance phase?
What is the movement of the subtalar joint during the contact period of the stance phase?
What is the sequence of events during the Stance Phase of the gait cycle?
What is the sequence of events during the Stance Phase of the gait cycle?
What is the movement of the pelvis and hip joint during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
What is the movement of the pelvis and hip joint during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
What is the position of the subtalar joint at the end of the midstance period?
What is the position of the subtalar joint at the end of the midstance period?
What is the moment that occurs at the transition from the Stance Phase to the Swing Phase?
What is the moment that occurs at the transition from the Stance Phase to the Swing Phase?
During the gait cycle, what joint is internally rotating and flexed at the beginning of contact?
During the gait cycle, what joint is internally rotating and flexed at the beginning of contact?
What happens to the subtalar joint when the heel hits the ground?
What happens to the subtalar joint when the heel hits the ground?
What is the movement of the tibia during the propulsion period?
What is the movement of the tibia during the propulsion period?
What is the movement of the leg during the swing phase?
What is the movement of the leg during the swing phase?
What is the direction of the foot at heel contact?
What is the direction of the foot at heel contact?
What is the implication of the foot being maximally pronated during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
What is the implication of the foot being maximally pronated during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
What is the typical position of the calcaneus at heel contact?
What is the typical position of the calcaneus at heel contact?
What is the significance of the heel remaining on the ground as the hallux of the swing leg passes the malleolus of the support leg during the gait cycle?
What is the significance of the heel remaining on the ground as the hallux of the swing leg passes the malleolus of the support leg during the gait cycle?
What is the significance of midtarsal stability during midstance?
What is the significance of midtarsal stability during midstance?
What is the significance of the center of pressure during the gait cycle?
What is the significance of the center of pressure during the gait cycle?
What is the consequence of extensor substitution during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
What is the consequence of extensor substitution during the swing phase of the gait cycle?
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Stance Phase Percentage
Stance Phase Percentage
The stance phase occupies approximately 58-62% of the gait cycle.
Gait Cycle Start/End
Gait Cycle Start/End
Heel contact of the support limb marks both the start and end of a gait cycle.
Gait Cycle Division
Gait Cycle Division
Whether the limb is in contact with the ground.
Midstance Definition
Midstance Definition
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Ankle Position at Midstance
Ankle Position at Midstance
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Subtalar Joint Movement During Contact
Subtalar Joint Movement During Contact
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Stance Phase Events
Stance Phase Events
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Pelvis and Hip Joint Movement During Swing Phase
Pelvis and Hip Joint Movement During Swing Phase
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Subtalar Joint Position at End of Midstance
Subtalar Joint Position at End of Midstance
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Transition from Stance to Swing
Transition from Stance to Swing
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Joint rotating internally and flexed at contact
Joint rotating internally and flexed at contact
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Subtalar Joint at Heel Strike
Subtalar Joint at Heel Strike
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Tibia Movement in Propulsion
Tibia Movement in Propulsion
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Leg Movement in Swing Phase
Leg Movement in Swing Phase
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Foot Position at Heel Contact
Foot Position at Heel Contact
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Maximally Pronated Foot During Swing
Maximally Pronated Foot During Swing
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Calcaneus Position at Contact
Calcaneus Position at Contact
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Heel Remains on Ground
Heel Remains on Ground
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Midtarsal Stability
Midtarsal Stability
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Center of Pressure
Center of Pressure
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Extensor Substitution During Swing
Extensor Substitution During Swing
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