Planes and Axi Flashcards
1
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sagittal plane/transverse axis
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a plane/axis that passes through the body front to back, so dividing it into left and right. elbow and knee (flexion and extension
2
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Frontal Plane/Sagittal Axis
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a plane/axis that passes through the side of the body, so dividing it into the front and back. shoulder and hip (adduction and abduction)
3
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transverse plane/longitudinal axis
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a plane/axis that passes through the middle of the body, so dividing it into the bottom and top. shoulder and hip (horizontal adduction and abduction)
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