12 Questions
At what point in a gait cycle is the hip flexed at 25° to 30°?
Initial contact
What is the maximum degree of hip extension reached during a gait cycle?
10° of hyperextension
What happens to the lumbar vertebrae during hip hyperextension at terminal stance?
They extend
When does the hip begin to move towards flexion during a gait cycle?
Preswing
At what point in a gait cycle is the hip near neutral?
Terminal stance
At what point in a gait cycle is the hip slightly more than 30° of flexion?
Midswing
What happens to hip flexion after midswing during a gait cycle?
It decreases slightly
Are typical sagittal plane excursions higher in fast walking compared to normal walking speed?
Yes
What happens to the trunk during midstance in a gait cycle?
It moves forward over the foot
What is the range of sagittal motion of the hip joint during a gait cycle?
30° to 40°
What is the term for the phase of a gait cycle when the limb is lifted off the ground?
Preswing
What is the term for the position of the pelvis during hip hyperextension at terminal stance?
Anterior pelvic tilt
Study Notes
- The hip joint moves through 40° of sagittal motion in a gait cycle
- At initial contact, the hip is flexed at 25° to 30°
- Hip progressively moves into extension, reaching maximum extension at 10° of hyperextension by terminal stance
- Hip hyperextension at terminal stance is accompanied by extension of the lumbar vertebrae and an anterior pelvic tilt
- Hip begins movement towards flexion during preswing as it prepares to lift the limb off the ground
- By the end of stance, the hip is near neutral
- During swing phase, the hip continues a steady increase into flexion until midswing when the hip is slightly more than 30° of flexion
- After midswing, its flexion decreases slightly and is maintained until terminal swing
- These typical sagittal plane excursions occur during normal walking speed but are slightly higher in fast walking
- Trunk moves forward over the foot and continues its forward movement to advance in front of the foot after midstance
"Test your knowledge on the Sagittal Plane Movements of the Hip Joint in Gait Cycle! From initial contact to terminal swing, this quiz covers the specific degree measurements and accompanying movements of the hip joint during normal walking speed. Brush up on your anatomical terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the body's mechanics during gait cycle. Perfect for students of anatomy, physical therapy, or anyone interested in the body's movement patterns."
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