MAJOR EVENT OF MUSCLE FUNCTION TERMS

Question 1

major events occurring in the contact period?

Answer 1

deceleration of ankle joint plantarflexion at heel strike

forefoot loading (lateral to medial)

deceleration of STJ pronation and internal leg rotation

deceleration of anterior momentum of the leg

Question 2

major events occurring in the midstance period?

Answer 2

acceleration of STJ supination and external leg rotation

deceleration of forward momentum of tibia and extension of knee

stabilization of bones of the lesser tarsus/metatarsus(2nd,3rd,4th rays)

Question 3

major events occurring in the propulsive period?

Answer 3

heel lift initiating propulsion

ankle joint plantarflexion

transverse stabilization of the metatarsal heads

medial transference of body weight

propulsive function of lesser digits

propulsive function of the hallux