During which phase does the body progress over a single stable limb?

During which phase does the body progress over a single stable limb?

• A. Loading response
• B. Midstance
• C. Terminal stance
• D. Swing

Answer: (B)

Midstance is the phase where the body progresses over a single stable limb. In this part of the gait cycle, the body’s weight is borne by one leg while the other leg swings forward. The stance leg remains relatively stable as the trunk and body move forward over it, allowing the center of mass to advance over the stationary foot. Weight acceptance and shock absorption occur earlier in loading response, so the body isn’t yet progressing over a single limb. Terminal stance focuses on preparing for push-off and transferring weight toward the forefoot, rather than the forward progression over a single limb. In swing, the leg is off the ground, moving forward, so the body isn’t progressing over a stance limb at that moment.

Midstance is the phase where the body progresses over a single stable limb. In this part of the gait cycle, the body’s weight is borne by one leg while the other leg swings forward. The stance leg remains relatively stable as the trunk and body move forward over it, allowing the center of mass to advance over the stationary foot.

Weight acceptance and shock absorption occur earlier in loading response, so the body isn’t yet progressing over a single limb. Terminal stance focuses on preparing for push-off and transferring weight toward the forefoot, rather than the forward progression over a single limb. In swing, the leg is off the ground, moving forward, so the body isn’t progressing over a stance limb at that moment.