Kinematics of Gait(Sagittal) - lecture

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What is the purpose of the pelvis in walking gait?

  • To provide stability and mobility by anterior/posterior tilts (correct)
  • To provide stability and mobility by lateral tilts
  • To provide stability and mobility by rotational movements
  • To provide stability and mobility by vertical movements

At initial contact, what is the degree of hip flexion?

  • 25-30° (correct)
  • 10-15°
  • 5-10°
  • 0-5°

What is the maximum degree of hip extension in late stance?

  • 10° (correct)
  • 20°
  • 30°
  • 40°

What happens to the knee during loading response?

<p>It flexes up to 15-20° for shock absorption and weight shift to single leg support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the knee reach full extension during walking gait?

<p>From loading response onwards, by midstance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum degree of knee flexion during preswing?

<p>35-40° (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of knee flexion during swing phase?

<p>To increase stride length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hip extension during late stance?

<p>To increase stride length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of knee extension during terminal swing?

<p>To maintain stability and balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of knee flexion during midswing?

<p>To decrease energy expenditure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pelvis mobility during walking gait?

<p>To provide stability and mobility by anterior/posterior tilts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hip flexion during preswing to midswing?

<p>To increase stride length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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