Anatomical Movements & Planes of Reference Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion and Extension
A
Plane = Sagittal
Axis - Transverse (Medial/Lateral)
2
Q
Abduction/Adduction
A
Plane = Coronal/Frontal Axis = Anterior/Posterior (Sagittal)
3
Q
Lateral Flection, R or L
A
Plane = Coronal/Frontal Axis = Ant/Post (Sagittal)
4
Q
Rotation, R or L
A
Plane = Transverse Axis = Longitudinal (Superior/Inferior)
5
Q
Medial and Lateral Rotation
A
Plane = Transverse Axis = Longitudinal (Superior/Inferior)
6
Q
Pronation and Supination
A
Plane = Transverse Axis = Longitudinal (Superior/Inferior)
7
Q
Circumduction
A
N/A - Combo of all
8
Q
Opposition
A
Plane = Oblique Axis = Longitudinal (Superior/Inferior)