Planes And Axes Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sagittal plane?
A
It divides the body into left and right sides
2
Q
What is the transverse plane?
A
Divides the body into top and bottom
3
Q
What is the frontal plane?
A
Divides the body’s front and back
4
Q
What is the frontal axis?
A
Runs through the body from front to back
5
Q
What is the longitudinal axis?
A
Runs through the body from top to bottom
6
Q
What is the transverse axis?
A
Runs through the body from left to right