Soc21 Planes And Axes Of Movement Flashcards
What is the definition of Planes?
An imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections
What is the definition of Sagittal plane?
An imaginary line dividing the body vertically into left and right sides
What is the definition of Frontal plane?
An imaginary line dividingbthe body vertically from front to back
What is the definition of Transverse plane?
An imaginary line dividing the hody horizonatlly from top to bottom
What is the definition of Axes?
An imaginary straight line around which something turns
What is the definition of Frontal Axes?
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from left to right, allows flexion and extension
What is the definition of Sagittal axis?
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from front to back, allows adduction and abduction
What is the definition of Vertical axis?
Imaginary line passing vertically through the body. Allows rotation of the body in an upright position
What is the movement of Sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension (forward and backwards)
What is the movement of Frontal plane?
Adduction and abduction (sidewards)
What is the movement of Transverse plane?
Rotation
What is the movement of Frontal axis?
Flexion and extension
What is the movement of Sagittal axis?
Adduction and abduction
What is the movement of Vertical axis?
Rotation
Name a sporting example of Sagittal plane?
Somersaults