10 Questions
Which sub-phase of the swing phase involves the foot being completely off the ground?
Pre-swing
During which sub-phase of the stance phase does the heel lift off the ground?
Terminal stance
What is the second sub-phase of the stance phase called?
Loading response (foot flat)
Which phase of the gait cycle is further divided into eight sub-phases?
Stance phase
In which phase does the generation of ground reaction forces occur?
Terminal stance
During late swing phase of gait, what is the position of the knee?
Knee extension
In which phase of gait does the ankle predominantly exhibit plantar flexion?
Pre-swing
What is the primary hip movement during midstance in the gait cycle?
Hip extension
Which parameter involves the distance between consecutive initial contacts of the same foot?
Stride length
What does step width represent in the context of gait analysis?
Space between two feet
Learn about the phases and components of the gait cycle in human walking, including muscle contractions, joint forces, and ground reaction forces. Explore the sequence of events from the activation of gait commands to the generation of forces across joints.
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