BASIC BIOMECHANICS
BASIC BIOMECHANICS
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ISBN: 9781259913877
Author: Hall
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 10AP
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To explain: The compensations made by individuals with genu valgum and genu varus during gait cycle.

Concept introduction: The alternate movement of the limbs in biphasic forward propulsion of the center of gravity in the bipedal fashion for locomotion is called human gait. Human gait aids the human to move in for locomotion or for specialized training or for sports. Gait cycle involves stance phase and swing phase. The major muscles and bones of the lower extremities are involved in the gait cycle.

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