Plains And Axis Flashcards
1
Q
What axis does the sagittal plain always go with?
A
The Transverse axis
2
Q
What movements occur in the sagittal plain and on which axis?
A
Flexion, extension, plantar flexion, dorsi flexion
Transverse axis
3
Q
What movements occur in the frontal plain and on which axis?
A
Abduction and Adduction
Sagittal axis
4
Q
What movements occur in the Transverse plain and on which axis?
A
Rotation
Vertical/ longitudinal axis
5
Q
Where does the Transverse axis run?
A
Horizontally from side to side
6
Q
Where does the sagittal axis run?
A
Horizontally from front to back
7
Q
Where does the longitudinal axis run?
A
Verticality from top to bottom/
bottom to top
