Planes And Axes Of Movememnts Flashcards
1
Q
Axis
A
An imaginary straight line around which something turns
2
Q
Frontal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from left to right, allows abduction and aduction
3
Q
Vertical axis
A
Imaginary line passing vertically through the body, allows rotation of the body in an upright position
4
Q
Sagittal axis
A
Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from front to back, allows flexion and extension
5
Q
What axis and plane would you use when doing a forward roll
A
sagittal plane
frontal axis
6
Q
What axis and plane would a gymnast use when doing a cartwheel
A
Frontal plane
Sagittal axis
