Biomechanics

Question 1

A _____ phase where the limb is _______ and a _____ phase where the limb is in the ______

Answer 1

Stance
Limb is on contact with the ground
Swing (non weight bearing)
The limb is in the air

Question 2

Using a very so line the sequential (order) of the limb can be classed as _____ ______ and ______

Answer 2

Cranial
Intermediate
Caudal

Question 3

The stance phase is composed of three elements;

1) cranial =
2) intermediate =
3) caudal =

Answer 3

Load absorption phase
Mid stance _ full weight bearing
Propulsion phase

Question 4

Swing phase the limb is ultimately displayed cranially. However, the stages are broken into 3.
Name the 3 phases and explain them

Answer 4

1) leg goes caudally Bd all the kind flex (retraction)
2) maximal flexion at the mid-swing phase
3) all joints extend in the last part (cranial - protraction) which prepares for landing

Question 5

Muscles of the forelimb may be divided into ____ groups depending on their role

Answer 5

Four

Question 6

A stride can be broken down into _______ phases

Answer 6

Two