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biomechanics gait questions with correct answersDuring normal walking speeds, what percentage of the gait cycle does
the stance phase comprise? Correct Answer-60%
During normal walking speeds, how many seconds does it take to
complete a gait cycle? Correct Answer-1
How many subphases is the stance phase of gait divided into? Correct
Answer-5: initial contact, loading, midstance, terminal, preswing
Mid-stance occurs when the: Correct Answer-Body's COM moves
directly over the foot/
body weight passes directly over the support limb
How many periods of double limb support occur during one gait cycle?
Correct Answer-2
Identify each of the functional tasks of gait. Correct Answer-1). weight
acceptance 2). single limb support 3). limb advancement
The distance between the initial contact of one foot and initial contact of
the other foot is correctly termed ___ length. Correct Answer-step
In typical mature adults, what is the normal toe out or angle of
progression? Correct Answer-7 degrees
,The number of steps an individual can complete in a period of time
known as? Correct Answer-cadence
To increase walking speed, one should ___ stride length and ___
cadence. Correct Answer-increase
decrease
A.t what point in the gait cycle is hip extension at its maximum? Correct
Answer-terminal stance- 10 degrees hyperextension
At what point in the gait cycle is knee flexion at its maximum? Correct
Answer-midswing- 60-65 degrees
At what point in the gait cycle is ankle dorsiflexion at its maximum?
Correct Answer-midstance- 10 degrees
In the frontal plane, the hip ___ approximately 5° immediately after
initial contact. Correct Answer-ADDucts
The mid-tarsal joints are ___ when the subtalar joint is supinated.
Correct Answer-rigid
Ground reaction forces during the gait cycle are greatest in which
direction? Correct Answer-vertically
, A posteriorly directed ground reaction force occurs during which part of
the gait cycle? Correct Answer-initial contact
An anteriorly directed ground reaction force occurs during which part of
the gait cycle? Correct Answer-preswing
Ground reaction forces are least in which direction: Correct Answer-
medial-laterally
During the early part of the stance phase (initial contact, loading
response), the anterior and posterior tibialis work as ____ at the subtalar
joint. Correct Answer-stabilizers / decelerators ???
During the stance phase of gait, the anterior and posterior tibialis work
as _ __ at the talocrural joint. Correct Answer-stability ???
What is the primary requirement during the mid-stance phase of gait?
Correct Answer-stability
During mid-stance, which muscle bears the primary responsibility for
controlling the pelvis in the frontal plane? Correct Answer-hip ABductor
muscles
Standing posture is most stable in adults from about ___ to ___years of
age. Correct Answer-20-60
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