
Basic Biomechanics
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Chapter 8, Problem 3AP
Summary Introduction
To describe: The sequencing of contractions of the major groups of lower extremity during the gait cycle, indicating when contractions are concentric and eccentric.
Concept introduction: The alternate movement of the limbs in biphasic forward propulsion of center of gravity in bipedal fashion for locomotion is called as human gait. Human gait aids the human to move in for locomotion or for specialized training or for sports. Before civilization began, gait helped the human beings to hunt and gather food.
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Basic Biomechanics
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