Planes of Movement

Cards (9)

  • What type of movements occur at the frontal plane?
    Abduction and Adduction
  • Gym example of the frontal plane is lateral raise
  • sporting example for the frontal plane is cartwheel
  • What type of movements occur at the sagital plane?
    Flexion and extension
  • Gym example for the sagittal plane is bicep curl
  • sporting example for the sagittal plane is chest pass
  • What type of movement occurs in the transverse plane?
    Rotation and twisting
  • Gym example of the transverse plane is standing wood chop
  • sporting example of the transverse plane is the full twist