planes and axis 2.2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
where does the sagittal plane split the body from
A
side to side, giving left and right sides of the body
2
Q
what can be performed in the sagittal plane
A
flexion and extension
3
Q
which axis does the sagittal plane go with
A
the frontal axis
4
Q
where does the frontal axis split the body
A
passes horizontally through the body (hip to hip) etc
5
Q
where does the frontal plane split the body from
A
front and back vertically
6
Q
what can be performed in the frontal plane
A
abduction and adduction
7
Q
which axis does the frontal plane go with
A
sagittal axis which splits like the plane
8
Q
where does the transverse plane split the body
A
horizontally
9
Q
what movement does it allow
A
rotation
10
Q
what axis is it on
A
the vertical axis
