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Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Quick questions on Planes and axes of movement: O-Level Exercise and Sports Science
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What is the three planes of movement?Show answer
A plane is an imaginary flat surface that slices through the body, and a movement is said to occur "in" the plane it lies along.
What is the three axes of movement?Show answer
An axis is an imaginary line the body rotates around. Each plane has a matching axis at right angles to it.
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