Anatomical Planes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an anatomical plane?
A
An imaginary reference plane that runs through the body
2
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
- Divides the body into left and right
- Forwards and backwards movements of the limbs or trunk
3
Q
Coronal / Frontal Plane
A
- Front to back division
- Side to side movements
4
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides the body top to bottom
- Rotational movements of body
5
Q
Flexion
A
Increasing joint angle numerically
6
Q
Extension
A
Decreasing joint angle numerically
7
Q
Hyperextension
A
Continuation of extension beyond the anatomical position
8
Q
Abduction
A
Movement AWAY from midline
9
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards midline
10
Q
Rotation
A
roation around a longitudinal axis
11
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular movement through all 3 planes
12
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bringing foot toward body
13
Q
Plantarflexion
A
Foot away from body
14
Q
Eversion
A
Laterally moving foot
15
Q
Inversion
A
Turning in sole of foot
