- point gait
- any of several gaits in which at least one foot and one crutch are on the ground at any given time; see two-point g., three-point g., and four-point g.
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four-point gait — a gait in forward motion: first one crutch and then the opposite leg, followed by the other crutch and then the other leg, and so on … Medical dictionary
three-point gait — a gait in which both crutches and the affected leg are advanced together and then the normal leg is moved forward … Medical dictionary
two-point gait — a gait in which the right foot and left crutch (or cane) are advanced together, and then the left foot and right crutch … Medical dictionary
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swing-to gait — a gait in which the crutches are advanced and the legs are swung to the same point … Medical dictionary
Conformation point — The Breed Standard for each breed of dog is a list of ideal attributes, requirements, details of appearance that are required or depreciated, and attributes that are absolutely disallowed for that particular breed. This article lists items that… … Wikipedia
Canter — The canter is a controlled, three beat gait performed by a horse. It is a natural gait possessed by all horses, faster than most horses trot but slower than the gallop, and is used by all riders. The speed of the canter varies between 16 27 km/h… … Wikipedia
