Match the word to the definitions:

1. step length- O
2. gait cycle- G
3. cadence- J
4. midstance- B
5. 3 inches - D
6. Parkinsonism- C
7. Terminal stance- M
8. Stance 9. Steppage gait- A
10. Midswing- E
11. Ataxic gait- H
12. Stroke13. Sore foot limp14. Initial contact15. Hip adductors- N

a. the portion of the stance phase in this gait abnormality which occurs when the heel
leaves the ground but the ball of the foot and toes remain in contact with the ground, you
are speaking of which portion of the stance phase
b. period of the stance phase when the body is directly over the weight-bearing limb and
the vertical displacement of the pelvis is at its highest point is

c. A difficulty or slowness in initiating gait is characteristic of this

d. normal width of walking base measured from the midpoint of each heel is
e. When pain is present in the leg, which phase of the gait cycle is shortened
f. paralysis of the ankle dorsiflexors would cause which type of gait
g. distance between heel strike of one limb and heel strike of the other
h. wide base of support and unsteady movements
i. Weakness of the gastrocnemius muscle group causes this type of a gait
j. term used to describe walking speed
k. when the non-weight-bearing limb is directly under the body, which part of the swing
phase
l. Weight shift to the uninvolved side with circumduction of the involved leg describes
this pts gait
m. vertical displacement of the center of gravity is at its lowest point in this point in the
gait cycle
n. crossing the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase indicates
spasticity in this muscle group
o. the activity that occurs between the time of heel strike of one extremity and the heel
strike of that same extremity