Gait Cycle (sagittal Plane, Knee)

Question 1

Initial contact

Answer 1

0-5 degrees flexion (near full extension)

Question 2

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Answer 2

Knee flexes to 15-20 degrees (shock absorption)

Question 3

Mid stance

Answer 3

Extending from 15 degrees flexion to near 0 degrees

Question 5

Terminal stance

Answer 5

Full extension or slight flexion

Question 6

Pre swing

Answer 6

Rapidly flexes to 40-50 degrees flexion

Question 7

Initial swing

Answer 7

Flexes further to 60 degrees (max knee flexion for clearance)

Question 8

Mid swing

Answer 8

Knee extends to 30 degrees flexion

Question 9

Terminal swing

Answer 9

Knee extends to 0 degrees (prepares for contact)