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Gait Cycle Questions with Correct AnswersDefine "gait cycle" Correct Answer-cycle of one limb to other and back
to the leg you started with;
gait cycle = 1 stride
1 stride = 2 steps
Define "stance" Correct Answer-the period during which the foot is on
the ground
Define "swing" Correct Answer-the time the foot is in the air for limb
advancement
When does swing begin? Correct Answer-As soon as the foot is in the
air
What phases of the gait cycle are included under stance? Correct
Answer-Phases 1-5: initial contact, loading response, mid-stance,
terminal stance, and pre-swing
What phases of the gait cycle are included under swing? Correct
Answer-Phases 6-8: initial swing, mid-swing, and terminal swing
When does single limb support begin? Correct Answer-When the
opposite foot is lifted for swing
, Stance accounts for _____% of the gait cycle, while swing accounts for
_____% . Correct Answer-60; 40
Each double stance interval is ___% and single limb support is ___% of
the total stance time. Correct Answer-10; 40
Define "stride" Correct Answer-equivalent to a gait cycle;
refers to the actions of one limb;
interval btw 2 sequential initial floor contacts by the same limb
Define "step" Correct Answer-the timing btw two limbs;
2 steps = 1 stride (gait cycle)
What are the 3 basic tasks accomplished by the gait cycle? Correct
Answer-1) weight acceptance
2) single limb support
3) limb advancement
Which of the 3 basic tasks of the gait cycle is "the most demanding"?
Correct Answer-weight acceptance
What phases of the gait cycle are included under the task of weight
acceptance? Correct Answer-Phase 1: initial contact
Phase 2: loading response
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