Soc 21 - Axis & Planes Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal Axis :
A
Line passing horizontally through the body from left to right. Allows for flexion & extension.
2
Q
Vertical axis
A
Line passing vertically through the body, allows rotation of body in upright position.
3
Q
Sagital axis
A
Line passing horizontally through the body cutting from the front to the back
4
Q
Plane
A
Flat surface divides body into sections.
5
Q
Axis / Axes
A
Straight line around which something turns
6
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Divide vertically into left & right sections.
7
Q
Frontal plane
A
Divide body vertically between front & back
