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You notice a patient elevates the pelvis on the swing limb to clear the foot (hip hiking). This deviation occurs in which plane?

The study of the shape and form of the teeth is ____________.

A patient demonstrates a foot slap immediately after initial contact during gait. Which muscle group is MOST likely impaired?

A patient with a transtibial prosthesis exhibits knee hyperextension during initial contact. Which prosthetic cause is MOST likely?

The gait cycle is described as: 

On the mandibular canine, the mesial cusp ridge is longer than the distal cusp ridge.

Name the gait deviation in the image below.

The period of mixed dentition is about ______ years of age.

The canines and premolars work together to help form sounds.

Select all compensations that a patient will utilize to clear the floor during swing phase