CAC Gait Analysis and Locomotion Assessment

Question 1

What is the correct footfall sequence during a normal four-beat walk in horses?

Accepted Answer

Left hind, left fore, right hind, right fore

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Left fore, right hind, right fore, left hind

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Right fore, left fore, right hind, left hind

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Left hind, right fore, right hind, left fore

Question 2

Which phase of the gait cycle is defined as the period when the limb is in contact with the ground and bearing weight?

Accepted Answer

Stance phase

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Swing phase

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Float phase

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Propulsion phase

Question 3

In veterinary chiropractic assessment, what does a unilateral head bob during trotting in a dog most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Forelimb lameness on the side the head drops toward

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Cervical vertebral subluxation

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Hindlimb lameness on the opposite side

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Normal compensatory cervical movement

Question 4

Which term describes a shortened forward reach of a limb during locomotion, commonly associated with pain or restricted joint mobility?

Accepted Answer

Reduced cranial phase of the stride

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Hypermetria

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Spastic ataxia

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Lateral circumduction

Question 5

What is the primary goal of gait analysis in veterinary chiropractic practice?

Accepted Answer

To identify movement asymmetries and compensatory patterns indicative of subluxation or musculoskeletal dysfunction

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To determine the need for pharmaceutical intervention

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To establish a baseline for surgical planning

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To measure cardiovascular fitness during exercise

Question 6

During a normal equine trot, which limbs move as a diagonal pair?

Accepted Answer

Left fore and right hind (diagonal pair)

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Left fore and left hind (ipsilateral pair)

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Both forelimbs together

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Both hindlimbs together

Question 7

Which static stance observation is most relevant to detecting a thoracolumbar subluxation in horses?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical hindlimb hoof placement or persistent weight-shifting

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Abnormal ear position or head tilt

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Irregular nostril flaring at rest

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Changes in coat texture over the back