Question

10 multiple answer 3 points which of the following are true statements about the gait cycle? select all that apply. our velocity of walking stays the same as we age your legs alternate between supportive and non - supportive phases a stride is only occurs during the stance phase our stride length increases as we age walking is actually controlled falling a step length is the distance between a left heel strike and right heel strike

Explanation:

• Option 1: As we age, our walking velocity generally decreases, so this statement is false.
• Option 2: In the gait cycle, legs do alternate between supportive (stance phase) and non - supportive (swing phase) phases. This is a fundamental aspect of gait.
• Option 3: A stride includes both the stance phase and the swing phase of one leg. So, the statement that a stride only occurs during the stance phase is false.
• Option 4: Stride length typically decreases as we age due to factors like decreased muscle strength and joint flexibility. So, this statement is false.
• Option 5: Walking can be thought of as a controlled form of falling. When we take a step, our center of mass moves forward and we use our legs to catch ourselves in a controlled manner.
• Option 6: A step length is defined as the distance between a heel strike of one foot and the next heel strike of the opposite foot.

Answer:

B. Your legs alternate between supportive and non - supportive phases, E. Walking is actually controlled falling, F. A step length is the distance between a left heel strike and right heel strike