Chapter 2

Question 1

General Rotation

Answer 1

Involving translation and rotation simultaneously

Question 2

Linear

Answer 2

Along a line that may be straight or curved, with all parts of the body moving in the same direction at the same speed.

Question 3

Angular

Answer 3

Involving rotation around a central line or point.

Question 4

Translation

Answer 4

Linear movement

Question 5

Rectilinear

Answer 5

Along a straight line.

Question 6

Curvilinear

Answer 6

Along a curved line.

Question 7

Axis of Rotation

Answer 7

Imaginary line perpendicular to the plane of rotation and passing through the center of rotation.

Question 8

Systems

Answer 8

Object or group of objects chosen by the analyst for study.

Question 9

Anatomical Reference Position

Answer 9

Erect standing position with all body parts, including the palms of the hands, facing forward, considered the starting position for body segment movements.

Question 10

Cardinal Planes

Answer 10

Three imaginary perpendicular reference planes that divide the body in half by mass.

Question 11

Sagittal Plane

Answer 11

plane in which forward and backward movements of the body and body segments occur.

Question 12

Frontal Plane

Answer 12

plane in which lateral movemements of the body and body segments occur.

Question 13

Transverse Plane

Answer 13

plane in which horizontal body and body segment movements occur when the body is in an erect standing position.

Question 14

Mediolateral Axis

Answer 14

imaginary line around which sagittal plane rotations occur.

Question 15

Anteroposterior Axis

Answer 15

imaginary line around which frontal plane rotations occur.

Question 16

Longitudinal Axis

Answer 16

imaginary line around which transverse plane rotations occur.