Functional Anatomy

Question 1

Describe the 3 planes of the body

Answer 1

Frontal/coronal - splits body into anterior and posterior
Sagittal - splits body into right and left
Transverse - splits body into superior and posterior

Question 2

Def: Centre of Gravity

Answer 2

The balance point of a body; a point in or about the body where mass is concentrated

Depends on the weight distribution of an object
Between 55 and 57% of standing height

Question 3

What is the definition for when an object is stable?

Answer 3

Its line of action/line of pull intersects the plane of the base of support

Also depends on:
- Dimensions of base of support
- Height of objects CoG above the base of support