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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2. Why is the anatomical position important when describing planes, axes, and directional terms?
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