Soc 21 : Planes And Axes Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What are planes and tell me the 3 of them ?
A
An imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections
Sagittal plane (left and right side)
Frontal plane (front and back)
Transverse plane (top and bottom)
2
Q
What are axes and give me 3 types of them ?
A
An imaginary line around which something turns
Frontal axis (side to side)
Vertical axis (top to bottom)
Sagittal axis (front to back)
3
Q
What is a somersault a sporting example of ?
A
A sagittal plane and frontal axis
4
Q
What is a cartwheel a sporting example of ?
A
Frontal plane and sagittal axis
5
Q
What is a trampoline twist a sporting example of ?
A
Transverse plane and vertical axis
