planes and axes Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal plane
A
divides body into left and right
vertically down centre of body head to toe
forward/ backward movement
2
Q
frontal plane
A
vertically divides front and back
side to side movement
3
Q
transverse plane
A
divides top and bottom halves
rotations/ turning
4
Q
plane
A
direction of plane is direction of movement possible
5
Q
transverse axis
A
horizontally left-> right
top and bottom separated
6
Q
longitudinal axis
A
vertically from head to feet
7
Q
sagittal axis
A
horizontally back -> front
8
Q
transverse axis and…
A
sagittal plane
flexion / extension
bicep curls/ walking / running/ somersault
9
Q
frontal plane and…
A
sagittal axis
abduction / adduction
star jump / cartwheel
10
Q
transverse plane and..,
A
longitudinal axis
rotation
discus/ hammer throw
