Soc 21 Planes And Axes Flashcards
1
Q
What are planes
A
Planes are a theoretical division that divide the human body into sections
2
Q
Three types of planes
A
1) the sagittal plane - divides the body from top to bottom (vertically) resulting in a left side and a right side - flexion and extension.
3
Q
” “
A
Frontal plane- divides the body from top to bottom (vertically) but front and back sections- adduction and abduction
4
Q
”. “
A
Transverse wave- divides the body across the middle(horizontally) giving a top section and a bottom section - rotation
5
Q
Frontal axis
A
Runs from side to side, formed by the intersection of the frontal and transverse panes
