planes of motion Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal
A
Flexion/extension
Biceps curl, triceps pushdown, squat
2
Q
frontal
A
Adduction/abduction
Lateral flexion
Eversion/inversion
Side lateral raise, side lunge, side shuffle
3
Q
transverse
A
Rotation
Horizontal adduction/abduction
Throwing, golfing, swinging a bat
4
Q
plantarflexion
A
extension at the ankle.
5
Q
dorsiflexion
A
flexion at the ankle
6
Q
horizontal abduction
A
transverse plane arm movement from anterior to lateral (e.g. chest flies).