Planes and Axis Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal plane
A
Divides the body into front and back, abduction and abduction
Ex. Jumping jacks, cartwheel
2
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Vertical plane, splits the body into left and right, passes through the body longitudinally, flexion and extension
Ex. Jumping, kicking a ball
3
Q
Transverse plane
A
Cuts the body in half horizontally, upper half and lower half, rotation,
Ex. A golf swing twisting in a discus throw
4
Q
Frontal plane (F) sagittal axis (S)
A
Abduction and abduction
5
Q
Sagittal plane (S) Transverse axis (T)
A
Flexion and extension
