planes and axes of movement: planes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 planes of movement
A
sagittal
frontal
horizontal/ transverse
2
Q
what is the sagittal plane
A
forwards and backwards movement e.g. foward roll/ somersault
3
Q
what is frontal plane
A
side-to-side movements e.g. cartwheel
4
Q
what is horizontal/ transverse plane
A
rotating/ turning movements e.g. log roll/ half twist
5
Q
what actions take place in sagittal plane
A
flexion/ extension
6
Q
what actions take place in frontal plane
A
abduction
adduction
7
Q
what actions take place in transverse plane
A
rotation
