Planes & Axis Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal plane division
A
divides the body into left and right segments
2
Q
sagittal plane axis
A
frontal- horizontal through the side of body
3
Q
Sagittal plane movement
A
Flexion, extension
4
Q
frontal plane division
A
divides anterior and posterior
5
Q
frontal plane axis
A
sagittal axis- through the bellybutton
6
Q
frontal plane movement
A
side to side- abduction, adduction
7
Q
transverse plane division
A
divides superior to inferior horizontally
8
Q
transverse plane axis
A
vertical axis - through the head down to feet
9
Q
transverse plane movement
A
rotation/twisting