During the Gait Cycle,a Plantar-Flexed Position (Initial Contact on the Ball

question 16

Multiple Choice

During the gait cycle,a plantar-flexed position (initial contact on the ball of the foot) at initial contact can indicate all of the following except

• A) quadriceps pathology.
• B) gastrocnemius spasticity.
• C) drop foot.
• D) hamstring pathology.

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Definitions:

Organ Reserve

The capacity of organs to function beyond the basal levels necessary to meet daily physiological needs, allowing the body to tolerate and recover from stress or illness.

Homeostasis

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Senescence

The gradual deterioration of functional characteristics in organisms that leads to aging and increased mortality.