A gait cycle is the sequence of movements of which limb completing all phases of gait?

A gait cycle is the sequence of movements of which limb completing all phases of gait?

• A. Both legs together
• B. The trunk during stance
• C. The pelvis and trunk
• D. One leg completing all phases of gait

Answer: (D)

A gait cycle is defined for one limb progressing through all its phases of walking, from the moment that foot makes initial contact to the moment it makes contact again. The other leg is moving in its own cycle, alternating with the first leg. This means the sequence of movements that completes all phases belongs to a single leg, not both legs together or the trunk/pelvis. The limb goes through stance and swing phases in that continuous cycle from one initial contact to the next.

A gait cycle is defined for one limb progressing through all its phases of walking, from the moment that foot makes initial contact to the moment it makes contact again. The other leg is moving in its own cycle, alternating with the first leg. This means the sequence of movements that completes all phases belongs to a single leg, not both legs together or the trunk/pelvis. The limb goes through stance and swing phases in that continuous cycle from one initial contact to the next.