CCAT Gait Analysis and Locomotion 4

Question 1

During a trot, which limb pairs move together as diagonal pairs?

Accepted Answer

Right front and left hind

Answer

The trot is a two-beat diagonal gait where the right front and left hind move together, and the left front and right hind move together.

Question 2

What is the term for the brief period during locomotion when all four limbs are off the ground simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Suspension phase

Answer

The suspension phase occurs during high-speed gaits like the gallop when all four limbs are momentarily airborne.

Question 3

A dog with hip dysplasia most commonly exhibits which compensatory gait change during walking?

Accepted Answer

Bunny-hopping with simultaneous hind limb advancement

Answer

Dogs with hip dysplasia often bunny-hop, using both hind limbs simultaneously to reduce individual hip joint loading.

Question 4

Which kinematic variable describes the angle formed at a joint through its range of motion during gait?

Accepted Answer

Joint excursion

Answer

Joint excursion refers to the total angular displacement of a joint from maximum flexion to maximum extension during the gait cycle.

Question 5

In cats, which gait is most commonly used at moderate speeds?

Accepted Answer

Pace

Answer

Cats naturally use the pace (lateral gait) at moderate speeds, which is unusual compared to most quadrupeds that trot.

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