Planes & Joints Flashcards
Describe the Sagittal Plane
A line that divides the body into left and right through the centre of the body
Describe the Frontal Plane
A line that divides the body into Anterior and Posterior/Dorsal halves
Describe the Transverse Plane
A line which divides the body into Superior and Inferior halves
What does Medial describe?
Something that is closer to the Sagittal plane midline
What does Lateral describe?
Something that is farther from the Sagittal plane midline
What does Proximal describe?
Something that is closer to the attached end of the limb, origin or midline
What does Distal describe?
Something that is farther from the attached end of limb, origin or midline
What does Superficial describe?
Something that is towards the surface of the body
What does Deep describe?
Something away from the surface of the body
What does Prone describe?
Face down
What does Supine describe?
Face up
What is the range of movement in a Ball and Socket Joint?
Multi-axial full range of motion in all axes and planes
What is the range of movement in a Hinge Joint?
Uni-axial movement in one plane
What is the range of movement in Plane & Gliding Joints?
Non-axial – slipping or gliding movements only.
What is the range of movement in Pivot Joints?
Uni-axial rotation movements
Examples include atlanto-axial joint (neck rotation) and the proximal radioulnar joint (allowing forearm pronation and supination).
