Planes And Axes Flashcards
Define planes of movement ?
Imaginary flat surfaces that divide the body and show the direction of movement
Define axes of movement ?
Imaginary lines around which the body or a body part rotates.
How does the Sagittal plane divide the body and what movements can take place ?
Divides body into left and right
Forwards and backwards movement
Upwards and downwards movement
What axes does the sagittal plane pair with ?
Transverse axes
(Hip to hip)
What sporting actions occur with the sagittal/transverse pair ?
Joint actions :
Flexion,extension,plantar,Doris flexion
Somersault
Kicking a ball
Netball overhead throw
Long jump take off
How does the frontal plane divide the body and what movements can take place ?
Divides the body front to back
Allows for side to side movement
What axis does the frontal plane pair with ?
Frontal axis
(Front to back - through belly)
What sporting actions occur with the frontal/frontal pair ?
Joint actions:
Abduction, adduction
Cartwheel
Crucifix (rings)
Goalkeeper diving
Side kick (boxing)
How does the transverse plane divide the body and what movements take place?
Divides body top to bottom
Allows for rotational movement
What axis does the transverse plane pair with ?
Longitudinal axis
(Top to bottom - through skull)
What sporting actions occur with the transverse/longitudinal pair ?
Joint actions:
Rotation, circumduction, horizontal flexion and extension
Hammer throw
Discus throw
Roundhouse kick
Pivot in netball
What is the acronym used to remember the order ?
ST,FF,TL
