Planes + Axis Flashcards
What does the sagittal plane do
Splits the body into left and right halves.
What does the frontal plane do
Divides the body from front to back
What does the Transverse plane do
Divides the body into top and bottom
What does the frontal axis do
Runs through the body left to right
What does the frontal axis do
Runs through the body left to right
What does the sagittal axis do
Runs from front of body to back
What do the vertical axis do
Runs from head to toe
What is the type of movement that occurs at the frontal plane and sagittal axis
Abduction and Adduction
What movement occurs at the sagittal plane and frontal axis
Flexion and extension
What movement occurs at the sagittal plane and frontal axis
Flexion and extension