Anatomical position — definition?
Standard stance facing forward with arms at sides.
Superior — direction?
Toward the head or upper body.
Frontal plane — division?
Divides body into front and back.
Sagittal plane — division?
Divides body into left and right.
Flexion — movement?
Decreases the angle between bones.
Elbow extension — action?
Straightens the elbow joint.
Basketball jump shot — main plane?
Sagittal plane.
Knee extension — during jump?
Decreases knee bend to propel upward.
Cartwheel — plane and axis?
Frontal plane and anteroposterior axis.
Dorsiflexion — toes?
Lift toes upward.
Adduction — movement?
Toward the midline of the body.
Transverse axis — supports?
Rotation and horizontal movements.
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1. Which description best matches the anatomical position used as the standard reference for body directions and movements?
2. Why is the anatomical position important when describing planes, axes, and directional terms?
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