3/27/23, 8:12 AM : Week 7 Quiz- Posture and Gait - SPHE421 I001 Winter 2023 - APEI
Week 7 Quiz- Posture and Gait
Malia Troup (username: 5807067)
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Written: Mar 26, 2023 3:07 PM - Mar 26, 2023 3:32 PM
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Released: Mar 27, 2023 12:05 AM
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Question 1 points
Vertical displacement of the center of gravity is at its lowest at which point in the gait cycle?
Midstance
Midswing
X Initial contact
Preswing
Question 2 points
Pressure on the vertebral discs is greatest in which of the following positions?
Supine
Side-lying
X Seated
Standing upright
Question 3 points
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of arm swing in gait?
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, 3/27/23, 8:12 AM : Week 7 Quiz- Posture and Gait - SPHE421 I001 Winter 2023 - APEI
Serves to slow down the lower limbs to maintain balance and control
X Provides a counterrotation effect to the trunk
Helps to propel the lower limbs forward in space
None of the above—it is strictly a passive, extraneous activity.
Question 4 points
A person with excessive lumbar lordosis could need stretching instruction for which group of
muscles?
Hip flexors
Hip extensors
Trunk extensors
X A and C
Question 5 points
A normal width of walking base measured from the midpoint of each heel is
1/2 inch.
1 inch.
X 3 inches.
6 inches.
Question 6 points
Your patient has a tendency to cross the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase.
This could indicate spasticity of which of the following muscle groups?
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Week 7 Quiz- Posture and Gait
Malia Troup (username: 5807067)
Attempt 1
Written: Mar 26, 2023 3:07 PM - Mar 26, 2023 3:32 PM
Submission View
Released: Mar 27, 2023 12:05 AM
Your quiz has been submitted successfully.
Question 1 points
Vertical displacement of the center of gravity is at its lowest at which point in the gait cycle?
Midstance
Midswing
X Initial contact
Preswing
Question 2 points
Pressure on the vertebral discs is greatest in which of the following positions?
Supine
Side-lying
X Seated
Standing upright
Question 3 points
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of arm swing in gait?
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=208397&ai=2315869&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0… 1/9
, 3/27/23, 8:12 AM : Week 7 Quiz- Posture and Gait - SPHE421 I001 Winter 2023 - APEI
Serves to slow down the lower limbs to maintain balance and control
X Provides a counterrotation effect to the trunk
Helps to propel the lower limbs forward in space
None of the above—it is strictly a passive, extraneous activity.
Question 4 points
A person with excessive lumbar lordosis could need stretching instruction for which group of
muscles?
Hip flexors
Hip extensors
Trunk extensors
X A and C
Question 5 points
A normal width of walking base measured from the midpoint of each heel is
1/2 inch.
1 inch.
X 3 inches.
6 inches.
Question 6 points
Your patient has a tendency to cross the unsupported limb in front of the other during swing phase.
This could indicate spasticity of which of the following muscle groups?
https://myclassroom.apus.edu/d2l/lms/quizzing/user/quiz_submissions_attempt.d2l?isprv=&qi=208397&ai=2315869&isInPopup=0&cfql=0&fromQB=0… 2/9
