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

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

• A. Protraction
• B. Retraction
• C. Depression Only
• D. Elevation Only

Answer: (A)

In gait, the pelvis shifts forward as the leg swings, creating forward progression of the limb. This forward or anterior movement is called protraction. It helps the thigh swing through and the foot clear the ground. Moving backward (retraction) would oppose forward progression, and vertical shifts like depression or elevation aren’t the primary driver of the swing phase. So the pelvis begins moving back toward a forward (protracted) position.

In gait, the pelvis shifts forward as the leg swings, creating forward progression of the limb. This forward or anterior movement is called protraction. It helps the thigh swing through and the foot clear the ground. Moving backward (retraction) would oppose forward progression, and vertical shifts like depression or elevation aren’t the primary driver of the swing phase. So the pelvis begins moving back toward a forward (protracted) position.