Planes of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What does the frontal plane split the body into?
A
Front and back
2
Q
What movements are included in the frontal plane?
A
Abduction and adduction
3
Q
What does the sagittal plane split the body into?
A
Left and right
4
Q
What movements are in the sagittal plane?
A
Extension and flexion
5
Q
What does the transverse plane split the body into?
A
Upper and lower
6
Q
What movements does the transverse plane include?
A
Horizontal flexion, horizontal extension, lateral rotation and medial rotation
