Planes And Axis Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Axis
A
An imaginary line around which something turns
2
Q
Frontal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from left to right
3
Q
Vertical axis
A
Imaginary line passing through the body, allows rotation of the body in an upright position
4
Q
Sagittal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from front to back
5
Q
Somersaults are what
A
They are a movement in the sagittal plane around the frontal axis
6
Q
What axis and plane is used when doing a cartwheel
A
Frontal plane and sagittal axis
