Summary: Whittle's Gait Analysis | 9780702051999 | David Levine, et al
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1 Basic sciences
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What is transverse plane?
Divides body in upper and lower portions -
What is varus and valgus?
adducted and abducted angulation of the joint -
What is the function of the patella?
Displace the quadriceps tendon forwards improving leverage. -
Of which four parts exists the foot?
Hindfoot
Midfoot
Forefoot
Toes -
What are synovial joints?
Joints in which significant movements can take place, ends are covered in cartilage and the joint is surrounded by a synovial capsule which produces the synovial fluid -
Which movements is possible because of the subtalar joint?
eversion/inversion -
What are the most important muscles acting at the hip joint?
Psoas major
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius and minimus
Adductor magnus/brevis/longus
Pectineus -
What are the muscles across both hip and knee joint?
Rectus femoris
Tensor fascia lata
Sartorius
semitendinosus/membranosus
Biceps femoris
Gracilis -
Which muscle solely operate around the knee?
Vastus muscles
popliteus -
Which muscles run across knee and ankle?
Gastrocnemius
Plantaris
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