2.3 Planes And Axes Flashcards

1
Q

What is a plane?

A

An imaginary line dividing the body into two

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2
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What is an axis?

A

An imaginary line around which a body or body part can turn.
Axes = plural

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3
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How does the frontal plane divide the body?

A

Divides body vertically into front and back

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4
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How does the sagittal plane divide the body?

A

Divides the body vertically into left and right sides

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5
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How does the transverse plane divide the body?

A

Divides the body horizontally into top and bottem

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What is the frontal axis?

A

Horizontal line passing through body from left to right, allowing Flexion and extension

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What is the sagittal axis?

A

Horizontal line passing through body from front to back, allowing abduction and adduction

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What is the vertical axis?

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Vertical line passing through body from top to bottom, allowing rotation of the body in an upright position

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