Chapter 6 - Angular Kinematics Part 2

Question 1

What are the types of planes and axes?

Answer 1

Planes: Sagittal, frontal, transverse

Axes: Anteroposterior (sagittal) , transverse (lateral, frontal), longitudinal (vertical)

Question 2

What type of planes are associated with joint actions?

Answer 2

Sagittal: Flexion/extension
plantar flexion/ dorsiflexion

Frontal: Abduction/ adduction
inversion/eversion

Transverse: Internal/external rotation
Pronation/suspination
horizontal abduction/adduction