Planes and Axis Flashcards
(15 cards)
What Axis is involved in doing a cartwheel
Frontal Axis
What are the three main planes of movement in sports science?
Sagittal plane, frontal plane, and transverse plane.
True or False: The frontal plane divides the body into left and right halves.
False
Fill in the blank: The axis that runs from front to back is called the _____ axis.
sagittal
Which plane of movement is associated with forward and backward movements?
Sagittal plane.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following axes is associated with rotational movements? A) Frontal Axis B) Vertical Axis C) Sagittal Axis
B) Vertical Axis
What Axis is involved in a backflip
Transverse Axis
What plane cuts the body in a upper and lower body
Transverse plane
What plane divides the body in a front and back section
Frontal Plane
Frontal Plane +
Frontal Axis
Transverse plane +
Longitudinal Axis
Sagittal Plane +
Transverse Axis
Sporting example of frontal plane =
Cartwheel in gymnastics
Sporting example of frontal axis =
Cartwheel in gymnastics
Sporting example of Transverse plane =
Full twist in trampolining