Gait (Marcha) is the pattern of limb movements during locomotion over a solid surface. Human gait is unique among species due to our upright posture, balanced center of mass, and the reciprocal swinging of arms and legs.
Understanding Human Gait: Definition, Phases, and Functions que es la marcha
The term "marcha" (from the Spanish verb marchar , meaning to walk or to function) refers to the bipedal, bipedal locomotion pattern that characterizes human movement. In medicine, biomechanics, and sports science, "marcha" is defined as the manner or style of walking, a complex, cyclical process that requires the coordination of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Gait (Marcha) is the pattern of limb movements