Planes Of Movement

Question 1

What is sagittal?

Answer 1

Forwards and backwards
Flexion and extension at joints
Sporting example= running

Question 2

What is frontal?

Answer 2

Side to side
Abduction and adduction
Sporting example= cartwheel

Question 3

What is transverse?

Answer 3

Turns vertically from head to toe
Lateral and medial rotation
Horizontal flexion and extension
Sporting example= discuss throw

Question 4

Types of contraction

Answer 4

Isotonic= movement/ the muscle is changing length while exerting a force
Isometric = no movement/ the muscle is not changing length while exerting a force
Concentric isotonic= muscle shortens (up)
Essentric isotonic= muscles lengthens (acts a brake)
Both are the agonist never antagonist