What are the two phases through which the extremities pass during a single gait cycle?
a. stance phase and strike phase
b. stance phase and swing phase
c. swing phase and strike phase
d. swing phase and mid swing phase
Answer: b. stance phase and swing phase
The two phases through which the extremities pass during a single gait cycle are the stance and swing phase. Within the swing phase are the initial swing (acceleration), midswing, and terminal swing (deceleration).