Body Planes of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal axis
A
Coronal (x)
2
Q
Sagittal joint movement
A
Flexion/extension
3
Q
Coronal axis
A
Sagittal (z)
4
Q
Coronal joint movement
A
Abduction/adduction (lateral flexion)
5
Q
Transverse axis
A
Longitudinal (y)
6
Q
Anterior glide anatomical
A
Anterior sagittal translation
7
Q
Anterior glide biomechanical
A
+Z
8
Q
Posterior glide anatomical
A
Posterior sagittal translation
9
Q
Posterior glide biomechanical
A
-Z
10
Q
Axial distraction anatomical
A
Superior coronal translation
11
Q
Axial distraction biomechanical
A
+Y
12
Q
Axial compression anatomical
A
Inferior coronal translation
13
Q
Axial compression biomechanical
A
-Y
14
Q
Left lateral glide anatomical
A
Left horizontal translation
15
Q
Left lateral glide biomechanical
A
+X
