Chapter 7C (Posture and Gait) Flashcards
1
Q
When standing at ease with feet slightly apart and laterally rotated with the toes pointing outward, …
A
only a few of the back and lower extremity muscles are active.
2
Q
(Relaxed Standing)
The mechanical arrangement of joints and muscles allows for …
A
minimum muscular activity needed to keep an individual from falling
3
Q
(Relaxed Standing)
The ankle joint is ____ __ than hip and knee joints
A
less stable
4
Q
(Relaxed Standing)
____ ____ is countered by bilateral contraction of calf muscles (plantarflexion)
A
forward sway
5
Q
(Relaxed Standing)
____ ____ is countered by hip abductors.
A
lateral sway
6
Q
The gait cycle consists of one cycle of ____ and ____ by one limb.
A
swing and stance
7
Q
The phases of the gait cycle - Stance phase
A
Stance phase (60%) - Initial contact > foot flat > midstance > heel off > toe off
8
Q
The phases of the gait cycle - Swing phase
A
Swing phase (40%) - Initial swing > mid swing > terminal swing
