What exact movements can be performed in the frontal plane?
This video provides an overview of the frontal plane and movements that can be performed.
Movements in the frontal plane are performed laterally, in right and left directions.
Specifically, these moves are usually joint abduction or joint adduction.
Spinal lateral flexion, scapular elevation, and scapular depression are also performed in the frontal plane.
Specifically, these moves are usually joint abduction or joint adduction.
Spinal lateral flexion, scapular elevation, and scapular depression are also performed in the frontal plane.
Abduction vs. Adduction
Abduction is when a joint moves away from the body.
For example, moving the arms out to the side like an airplane.
Adduction is when a joint moves back towards the body.
Essentially, the opposite of abduction, bringing the arms back by the sides.
Spinal lateral flexion is when the torso bends to the side.
Scapular elevation and depression is when the shoulders shrug up return down.
For example, moving the arms out to the side like an airplane.
Adduction is when a joint moves back towards the body.
Essentially, the opposite of abduction, bringing the arms back by the sides.
Spinal lateral flexion is when the torso bends to the side.
Scapular elevation and depression is when the shoulders shrug up return down.
Frontal Plane Movements
MIND - BLOWING FACT
Abduction & Adduction are opposite movements!
But you already knew that.
Abduction & Adduction are opposite movements!
But you already knew that.
Ready to move on? Check out one of the other two planes.
Return to the overview page if concepts are still muddy.