Planes and Axes of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
what is the standard anatomical position
A
standing erect with palms facing forward
2
Q
what is the point at which the planes intersect
A
the center of gravity
3
Q
what does the sagittal plane divide the body into
A
left and right halves
4
Q
what actions can we do in the sagittal plane
A
flexion
extension
5
Q
what does the frontal plane divide the body into
A
anterior and posterior parts
6
Q
what actions can we do at the frontal plane
A
abduction
adduction
7
Q
what divides the body into upper and lower parts
A
transverse plane
