Summary: Whittle's Gait Analysis | 9780702051999 | David Levine, et al

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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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