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What is the main function of afferent feedback in reinforcing locomotion?
What is the main function of afferent feedback in reinforcing locomotion?
- Providing information to the CPG for rhythmic motor actions
- Optimizing motor output by utilizing sensory information (correct)
- Increasing muscle length during stance phase
- Initiating transitioning phase from stance to swing
Which parameter is used to define the stance phase of gait cycle?
Which parameter is used to define the stance phase of gait cycle?
- Cadence of movement
- Speed of movement
- From heel strike to toe-off (correct)
- From toe-off to the next heel strike
How do changing sensory inputs affect gait kinetics?
How do changing sensory inputs affect gait kinetics?
- Shorten the stride length
- Increase muscle activity
- Alter plantar pressure direction (correct)
- Decrease speed of movement
What role do hip joint afferents play in locomotion?
What role do hip joint afferents play in locomotion?
How is the stride length calculated in the context of gait analysis?
How is the stride length calculated in the context of gait analysis?
What is the primary function of Central Pattern Generator (CPG) in locomotion?
What is the primary function of Central Pattern Generator (CPG) in locomotion?
What is the primary factor that determines the need for a built-up shoe in individuals with leg length discrepancies?
What is the primary factor that determines the need for a built-up shoe in individuals with leg length discrepancies?
Which gait abnormality is characterized by a Trendelenburg Gait?
Which gait abnormality is characterized by a Trendelenburg Gait?
What feature distinguishes running from walking based on the text provided?
What feature distinguishes running from walking based on the text provided?
What distinctive characteristic of sprinting separates it from jogging or submaximal running?
What distinctive characteristic of sprinting separates it from jogging or submaximal running?
Which muscle group is primarily involved in the Trendelenburg Gait as described in the text?
Which muscle group is primarily involved in the Trendelenburg Gait as described in the text?
How does a Hemiplegic gait differ from Ataxic gait as outlined in the text?
How does a Hemiplegic gait differ from Ataxic gait as outlined in the text?
When running, the preferred way to land is on the:
When running, the preferred way to land is on the:
Which part of the foot contact is generally associated with a reduced risk of certain injuries when running?
Which part of the foot contact is generally associated with a reduced risk of certain injuries when running?
In terms of biomechanics, landing on the heel while running is often associated with:
In terms of biomechanics, landing on the heel while running is often associated with:
Which foot landing pattern when running is more likely to generate higher ground reaction forces?
Which foot landing pattern when running is more likely to generate higher ground reaction forces?
The arm swing during human walking has been linked to:
The arm swing during human walking has been linked to:
Which type of foot landing during walking may lead to a more pronounced heel strike and increased risk of joint stress?
Which type of foot landing during walking may lead to a more pronounced heel strike and increased risk of joint stress?
What is the main purpose of gait lateral stabilization in humans?
What is the main purpose of gait lateral stabilization in humans?
How does the Windlass Mechanism affect the plantar aponeurosis during walking?
How does the Windlass Mechanism affect the plantar aponeurosis during walking?
What is a key characteristic of Central Pattern Generators (CPGs) in humans?
What is a key characteristic of Central Pattern Generators (CPGs) in humans?
In the context of arm swing during walking, which muscle is primarily responsible for forward movement?
In the context of arm swing during walking, which muscle is primarily responsible for forward movement?
What role does afferent feedback play in modulating rhythmic motor patterns?
What role does afferent feedback play in modulating rhythmic motor patterns?
How does dorsiflexion contribute to the Windlass Mechanism during walking?
How does dorsiflexion contribute to the Windlass Mechanism during walking?
What marks the beginning of the single-limb support period in the gait cycle?
What marks the beginning of the single-limb support period in the gait cycle?
During which phase does the ankle 'push' the body weight forward in preparation for unloading the limb?
During which phase does the ankle 'push' the body weight forward in preparation for unloading the limb?
Which muscle group functions as a hip extensor at the heel strike phase to assist in controlling the forward rotation of the thigh?
Which muscle group functions as a hip extensor at the heel strike phase to assist in controlling the forward rotation of the thigh?
In walking, when does the knee rapidly go into extension to prepare for the next heel strike?
In walking, when does the knee rapidly go into extension to prepare for the next heel strike?
What joint action occurs at the ankle during the loading response phase of walking?
What joint action occurs at the ankle during the loading response phase of walking?
Which phase of walking involves a brief burst of Gluteus Maximus activation to decelerate the forward swinging thigh?
Which phase of walking involves a brief burst of Gluteus Maximus activation to decelerate the forward swinging thigh?
At what percentage of the gait cycle do the semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles activate to decelerate the swinging limb?
At what percentage of the gait cycle do the semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles activate to decelerate the swinging limb?
What is the main function of Rectus Femoris during weight acceptance in walking?
What is the main function of Rectus Femoris during weight acceptance in walking?
When does Gastrocnemius gradually activate in preparation for 'push off' in walking?
When does Gastrocnemius gradually activate in preparation for 'push off' in walking?
What happens to hip joint angle at late stance in walking?
What happens to hip joint angle at late stance in walking?
