Planes Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
How does the Sagittal plane divide the body (Think Side to Side)
A
Left to right halves down the middle of the body
2
Q
What is Sagittal planes largely associated with
A
Flexion and extension of the joints
3
Q
How does the transverse plane divide the body
A
Superior (Higher) and Inferior (lower)
4
Q
What is transverse plane largely associated with
A
Horizontal flexion and horizontal extension
5
Q
How does the frontal plane divide the body
A
Front and back
6
Q
What is frontal plane largely associated with
A
Adduction and Abduction
7
Q
Example of movement relating to frontal plane (Adduction and Abduction)
A
Cartwheel
8
Q
Example of movement relating to sagittal plane (Flexion and Extension)
A
Kicking a football
9
Q
Example of movement relating to transverse plane
A
Hip rotation in a good swing
