Ground Reaction Force and Frontal Plane Motion in Human Movement
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What is the typical angle of inclination in the frontal plane for an adult?

  • 150°
  • 110°
  • 144°
  • 125° (correct)
  • What is the term for an increased angle of inclination in the frontal plane?

  • Coxa valga (correct)
  • Frontal plane motion
  • Coxa vara
  • Leg length discrepancy
  • What is the primary function of the hip during bilateral support of the HAT?

  • To provide stability to the upper body (correct)
  • To facilitate movement of the leg on the trunk
  • To initiate movement of the arms and head
  • To allow movement of the trunk on the leg
  • What is the effect of coxa valga on the weight bearing of the head of the femur?

    <p>Increased weight bearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of coxa vara on the moment arms of gluteus medius and minimus?

    <p>Decreased moment arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a closed kinematic chain, which part of the body is moving?

    <p>The upper body is moving on the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of life is the angle of inclination in the frontal plane typically 150°?

    <p>Infancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the kinematic chain where the movement of the leg is on the trunk?

    <p>Open kinematic chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In optimal posture, what is the characteristic of the line of gravity in the coronal plane?

    <p>It divides the body into two symmetrical parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a decreased angle of inclination in the frontal plane?

    <p>Coxa vara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the hip's ability to support the head, arms, and trunk on one leg?

    <p>Unilateral support of HAT-L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the external flexion moments in a flexed-knee posture?

    <p>Acting around the hip, knee, and ankle joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

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