Gait

Definition

Gait is the pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate. In the context of anatomy and physiology, it specifically refers to the manner or style of walking, encompassing rhythm, speed, and stride length.

Related terms

Coordination: The organized arrangement of bodily movements involving synchronization and combination of processes performed by different parts of an organism.

Motor Skills: The ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses (often developed through practice and learning).

Balance:

The ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support within a given sensory environment