CTO CTO Biomechanics & Gait Analysis

Question 1

Which phase of the gait cycle involves the foot being flat on the ground with the body weight directly over the limb?

Accepted Answer

Midstance

Answer

Terminal stance

Answer

Loading response

Answer

Pre-swing

Question 2

What is the primary function of the subtalar joint during gait?

Accepted Answer

Inversion and eversion to absorb shock and adapt to terrain

Answer

Plantarflexion and dorsiflexion

Answer

Rotation of the tibia

Answer

Extension of the toes

Question 3

In normal gait, what is the approximate stance-to-swing phase ratio?

Accepted Answer

60% stance / 40% swing

Answer

50% stance / 50% swing

Answer

40% stance / 60% swing

Answer

70% stance / 30% swing

Question 4

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for controlling the rate of foot drop during the loading response phase?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Answer

Gastrocnemius

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Hip abductors

Question 5

What term describes the forward progression of the body's center of mass over the supporting foot?

Accepted Answer

Rockers of the ankle

Answer

Lateral trunk shift

Answer

Forward lean

Answer

Pelvic obliquity

Question 6

Which gait deviation is most commonly associated with weak hip abductors?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg gait

Answer

Antalgic gait

Answer

Scissor gait

Answer

Steppage gait