Which phase follows midstance and precedes swing, involving peak forward progression of the body and forefoot loading?

Which phase follows midstance and precedes swing, involving peak forward progression of the body and forefoot loading?

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

Answer: (C)

Terminal stance is the stage that comes after midstance and ends before the swing phase. In this phase, the body continues to progress over the stance foot while the forefoot bears more weight as the heel rises. The ankle plantarflexors drive the push-off, creating peak forward progression of the limb and setting up toe-off into the swing. Loading response happens earlier, focusing on shock absorption right after initial contact; midstance is the interval where the body weight is supported over a relatively stable foot; swing is the leg moving forward through the air. So terminal stance best fits the description.

Terminal stance is the stage that comes after midstance and ends before the swing phase. In this phase, the body continues to progress over the stance foot while the forefoot bears more weight as the heel rises. The ankle plantarflexors drive the push-off, creating peak forward progression of the limb and setting up toe-off into the swing. Loading response happens earlier, focusing on shock absorption right after initial contact; midstance is the interval where the body weight is supported over a relatively stable foot; swing is the leg moving forward through the air. So terminal stance best fits the description.