During swing, the pelvis begins moving back toward which position?

During swing, the pelvis begins moving back toward which position?

• A. Retraction
• B. Depression
• C. External rotation only
• D. Protraction

Answer: (D)

During swing, the pelvis transitions into a protracted position. Protraction here means moving the pelvis forward (anteriorly), which helps the leg swing through with forward progression and clearance. The pelvis moves away from a more retracted posture you’d see in stance, rather than simply dropping (depression) or rotating only externally. So the movement you’re looking for is toward protraction.

During swing, the pelvis transitions into a protracted position. Protraction here means moving the pelvis forward (anteriorly), which helps the leg swing through with forward progression and clearance. The pelvis moves away from a more retracted posture you’d see in stance, rather than simply dropping (depression) or rotating only externally. So the movement you’re looking for is toward protraction.