Planes of movement Flashcards by George Adams | Brainscape

Q

Sagittal plane

A

Divides body into left and right

Any movement that goes forward or backwards is sagittal

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Frontal plane

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Divides body into front and back
adduction abduction
cartwheel example

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Transverse plane

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Divides body into medial + lateral rotation

E.g. discus

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