anatomical planes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the sagittal plane and give examples of movement
A
the sagittal plane is a movement that moves left and right and examples of this will be flexion, extension, plantarflexion etc
2
Q
what is the transverse plane and give an example of moment
A
the transverse plane is rotation only and example of this would be circumduction
3
Q
what is the frontal plane and what are examples of movement
A
the frontal plane is a movement that moves from side to side and example of this would be horizontal flexion and extension, depression, elevation etc
