Sagittal Flashcards
What movements are in the sagittal plane?
flexion and extension
What is the opposite muscle of the biceps?
triceps
Tibialis anterior does what movement?
Dorsiflexion
Exercises such as back extensions and supermans strengthen what muscles?
Erector Spinae
Name the joints of the Sagittal plane.
elbow, hip, shoulder, spine, ankle, knee
Lunges are performed in what plane?
Sagittal Plane
What are the prime movers used when flexing your shoulders?
Anterior deltoid, pectoralis major
What is flexion?`
a decrease in joint angle
What is extension?
An increase in joint angle
How does the sagittal plane divide the body
left and right halves
When doing a seated low row what is your prime mover?
Latissimus Dorsi
When doing any type of arm curl what is the prime mover?
bicep
When doing crunches what is the concentric joint action?
Spine flexion
When doing crunches what are the prime movers?
Rectus Abdominus, and obliques
When doing high knees what are your prime movers?
Rectus femoris and iliopsoas
When doing leg raises what is the concentric joint action?
Hip flexion
When doing heel raises (calf raises) what is the concentric joint action?
Ankle joint extension (plantar flexion)
What are the prime movers when doing heel raises?
gastrocnemius and soleus
When doing dips what is the concentric joint action?
Elbow extension
When doing dips what are the prime movers used?
triceps
