Analysis Of Movement Flashcards
What is a plane?
A flat surface.
How many planes of movements are there?
3
What is a plane of movement?
They are 3 imaginary anatomical planes that divide the body into equal portions.
How does movement take place on a plane?
Movement takes place along the plane.
What are the 3 types of planes of movement?
Sagittal - Frontal plane - Transverse
What is the Frontal plane?
It is an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into equal front and back portions. (Anterior and Posterior)
What is an example of movement along the Frontal plane?
Cartwheel, side step in football and goal keeper save in football
What is the sagittal plane?
An imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right portions?
What is an example of movement along the sagittal plane?
Back flip, 100m sprint
What is the Transverse plane?
An imaginary transverse plane that divides the body into equal upper and lower portions.
What is an example of movement along the Transverse plane?
Discuss throw / golf swing
How many axes of movement are there?
3
How does movement take place on an axis?
Movement takes place around these axes.
What are the 3 types of axes?
Longitudinal - Transverse - Frontal
What is the longitudinal axis?
An imaginary pole that runs vertically through the body from top to bottom and is vertical to the ground.