Understanding Normal Gait and Gait Cycle

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What percentage of the gait cycle does the stance phase comprise?

40%

70%

60% (correct)

50%

Which event occurs immediately after heel strike in the stance phase?

Mid stance

Foot flat (correct)

Heel off

Toe off

What characterizes the mid-swing phase of the swing phase?

The extremity passes directly under the body (correct)

The heel is in contact with the ground

The limb is decelerating

The limb is accelerating

Which of the following is NOT a temporal variable characterizing gait?

Stride length Signup and view all the answers

At which point does the toe leave the ground, marking the start of the acceleration phase?

Toe off Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of human gait?

The translatory progression of the body produced by coordinated movements. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental purpose of gait?

Facilitation of rapid sprinting. Signup and view all the answers

Which prerequisite is essential for walking?

Equilibrium. Signup and view all the answers

What does the gait cycle begin with?

Initial placement of the supporting heel on the ground. Signup and view all the answers

Which force is involved in the mechanics of gait?

Gravitational force. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'gait analysis'?

Examination of the movements and efficiency of walking. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a joint motion involved in gait?

Rotation and translation. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does NOT influence gait?

Color of footwear. Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurs right before the toe off phase in the stance phase?

Heel off Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the stance phase of the gait cycle?

It involves the heel contacting the ground at the beginning. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the deceleration phase in the swing phase?

It follows the acceleration phase and prepares for heel strike. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a distance variable in gait analysis?

Stride length Signup and view all the answers

During which phase does the foot fully contact the ground following heel strike?

Foot flat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite of gait?

Cardiovascular Fitness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT affect gait?

Time of day Signup and view all the answers

Which purpose of gait involves maintaining balance?

Maintenance of upright posture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the gait cycle?

From the heel strike of one limb until the next heel strike of the same limb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical force involved in gait?

Gravitational force Signup and view all the answers

What does normal gait primarily involve?

Rhythmic, alternating movements of the trunk and limbs Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of gait is considered when discussing gait analysis?

Coordination and timing of movements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Normal Gait

Gait is defined as the progressive movement of the entire body, created by coordinated movements of body parts. It's also known as human locomotion.
Every individual has a unique gait pattern.
Fundamental purposes of gait include supporting the head, trunk, and arms; maintaining balance; achieving safe ground clearance; generating/adjusting forward velocity; and absorbing shock.
Prerequisites for normal gait include equilibrium (maintaining an upright posture), locomotion (initiating and maintaining rhythmic stepping), musculoskeletal integrity (normal functioning of bones, joints, and muscles), and neurological control (sending and receiving signals for coordinated movement using visual, vestibular, auditory, and sensory-motor feedback).
Forces for gait include muscular force, gravitational force, forces of momentum, and floor reaction force.

Gait Cycle

The gait cycle describes the repetitive movement of walking, from one heel strike to the next on the same limb.
One complete gait cycle includes two phases:
- Stance phase (approximately 60% of the cycle)
- Swing phase (approximately 40% of the cycle)
The stance phase is characterized by heel strike, foot flat, mid-stance, heel off, and toe-off. Subphases within stance phase include initial contact, loading response, mid-stance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.
The swing phase consists of acceleration, mid-swing, and deceleration. Subphases within the swing phase include initial swing, midswing, and terminal swing.

Gait Terminology

Temporal Variables describe time-related aspects of gait, including:
- Stance time: time foot is in contact with ground
- Swing time: time foot is not in contact with ground.
- Stride & Step time: time for one stride/step
- Cadence: steps per minute
- Walking speed per minute
Distance Variables describe the distance properties of gait including:
- Stride length
- Step length
- Step Width
- Degree of toe-out

Events in Stance & Swing Phases

Stance Phase events: heel strike, foot flat, mid-stance, heel-off, toe-off. Subdivisions within the stance phase include initial contact, loading response, mid-stance, terminal stance, and pre-swing.
Swing Phase events: acceleration, mid-swing, deceleration. Subdivisions within the swing-phase include initial swing, midswing, and terminal swing.

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This quiz explores the concepts of normal gait and the gait cycle, focusing on the phases of walking and the forces involved in human locomotion. It covers unique gait patterns, prerequisites for normal movement, and the mechanics of the gait cycle. Perfect for students studying human anatomy and biomechanics.