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The gait cycle is also known as a ______.
The gait cycle is also known as a ______.
stride
______ phase makes up 60% of the cycle in ordinary walking speeds.
______ phase makes up 60% of the cycle in ordinary walking speeds.
Stance
One cycle has a length of approximately ______ meters.
One cycle has a length of approximately ______ meters.
1.4
Study Notes
- The gait cycle is also known as a stride
- It is divided into two phases: stance and swing
- Stance phase makes up 60% of the cycle in ordinary walking speeds
- Swing phase makes up the last 40% of the cycle
- The cycle lasts approximately 1 second
- One cycle has a length of approximately 1.4 meters
- Terminology is based on analyzing one gait cycle
- Stance phase starts when one foot puts its heel down
- Swing phase ends when the same foot puts its heel down again
- Understanding gait cycle is important in studying human movement
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Test your knowledge of the human gait cycle with this informative quiz! Learn about the two distinct phases, the percentage of time each phase takes up, and the length of one cycle. Discover the terminology used to analyze one gait cycle and the importance of understanding it in studying human movement. See how much you know about this fascinating aspect of human locomotion!
