Understanding Normal Gait and Vertical Displacements
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During walking, what is the approximate normal amplitude of the vertical displacement of the body?

  • 10 cm
  • 7 cm
  • 3 cm
  • 5 cm (correct)
  • How many full oscillations occur during each gait cycle in terms of vertical displacement of the body?

  • Two (correct)
  • One
  • Four
  • Three
  • When do the low points or troughs in the sinusoidal pathway occur during the gait cycle?

  • At heel contact
  • During midstance (correct)
  • During midswing
  • At toe-off
  • What is the weight-bearing portion of the gait cycle known as?

    <p>Stance phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movements occur in the transverse plane during walking?

    <p>Tibias rotate externally during swing and into the first part of contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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