Movement

Question 1

Name the planes that movement take place in

Answer 1

1. Coronal Plane - divided the body to front & back
   + adduction: moves extremities towards the midline
   + abduction: moves extremities away from the body
2. Saggital Plane - divides the body into R & L
   + flexion: usually moves extremity forward (except the knee)
   + extension: moves extremity backward (except the knee)
3. Transverse Plane - divided the body into upper & lower halves
   + internal rotation: medial rotation, towards midline
   + external rotation: lateral rotation, away from the midline

Question 2

What is Complex movement and name the 2 types

Answer 2

It is when many joints move in various ways

1. Coupling of Joints
2. Open & Closed Chain Movement

Question 3

Describe Coupling of Joints

Answer 3

Movement if adjacent joints in different planes

Ex: in Trikonasana, the vertebral column undergoes a complex series of coupled movements; rotation, flexion and extension

Question 4

Describe Open Chain Movement

Answer 4

Chain movements in which distal (the insertion) end moves freely

Teaches balance and awareness of the body is space

Ex: deltoid abducting the upper arms in W2

Question 5

Describe Closed Chain Movement

Answer 5

Chain movements in which distal (the insertion) end of the moving limb or body segment are fixed

Strengthens the core muscles

Ex: iliopsoas lowering the pelvis in W2

Question 6

Name the movements of the Hip

Answer 6

1. Flexion - raising the leg
2. Extension - taking the leg back
3. Abduction- moving leg away from midline
4. Adduction - moving leg towards midline
5. Internal Rotation - Garudasana
6. External Rotation - Padmasana

Question 7

Name the movements of the Pelvis

Answer 7

1. Anterior tilt - forward; Uttanasana
2. Posterior tilt - backward; Wheel
3. Rotation - Garudasna