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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
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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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