Soc 21 - Axis And Planes Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal axis
A
Passes through the body from left to right, allowing flexion and extension
2
Q
Vertical axis
A
Passes through the body vertically, allowing rotation of the body in an upright position
3
Q
Sagittal axis
A
Passes through the body from front to back, allowing adduction and abduction
4
Q
Plane
A
An imaginary flat surface that divides the body into two sections
5
Q
Axis
A
An imaginary straight line around which something turns
6
Q
Sagittal plane
A
A plane which divides the body into left and right sides
7
Q
Frontal plane
A
A plane which divides the body into front and back
8
Q
Transverse plane
A
A plane which divides the body into top and bottom
