Axes of rotation and Planes of movement Flashcards
1
Q
Axes of rotation
A
An axis is a straight line around which an object rotates. The movement at a joint takes place in a plane about an axis
2
Q
Types of axes of rotation
A
Frontal axis
Transverse axis
Longitudinal axis
3
Q
Planes of movement
A
To be able to explain how the body moves, it is useful to see the body as having imaginary lines or planes running through it.
4
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Types of planes of movement
A
Frontal plane
Transverse plane
Saggital plane
