Terminal stance is best described as which of the following?

Terminal stance is best described as which of the following?

• A. The thigh begins advancement
• B. The foot first contacts the ground
• C. The body moves ahead of the stance limb and weight transfers to the forefoot
• D. The foot clears the floor during swing

Answer: (C)

Terminal stance is the phase where the body moves ahead of the stance leg and the weight shifts to the forefoot, with the heel rising as the foot stays in contact to set up the push-off. This forward progression and forefoot loading prepare the limb to propel into the next swing. The other moments correspond to different parts of the gait cycle: initial contact is when the foot first touches the ground; thigh advancement occurs as the limb enters the swing phase; and foot clearance happens during the swing phase when the foot leaves the ground.

Terminal stance is the phase where the body moves ahead of the stance leg and the weight shifts to the forefoot, with the heel rising as the foot stays in contact to set up the push-off. This forward progression and forefoot loading prepare the limb to propel into the next swing.

The other moments correspond to different parts of the gait cycle: initial contact is when the foot first touches the ground; thigh advancement occurs as the limb enters the swing phase; and foot clearance happens during the swing phase when the foot leaves the ground.