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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?
What event marks the beginning and end of a gait cycle?
What event marks the beginning and end of a gait cycle?
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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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What happens to the subtalar joint when the heel hits the ground?
What happens to the subtalar joint when the heel hits the ground?
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What is the movement of the tibia during the propulsion period?
What is the movement of the tibia during the propulsion period?
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What is the movement of the leg during the swing phase?
What is the movement of the leg during the swing phase?
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What is the direction of the foot at heel contact?
What is the direction of the foot at heel contact?
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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?
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What is the typical position of the calcaneus at heel contact?
What is the typical position of the calcaneus at heel contact?
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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?
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What is the significance of midtarsal stability during midstance?
What is the significance of midtarsal stability during midstance?
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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?
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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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