Applied kinesiology Body regions and Planes, axes of motion

Axial region

Head, neck and trunk; Cephalic (cranium and face), cervical (neck), thoracic, abdominal, lumbar spine, pelvic

Appendicular region

All Limbs (shoulder girdle, arms, forearm, hand) (Thigh, leg, pedal)

Cephalic

Head region

Cervical

Neck region

Thoracic

Thorax/chest region

Lumbar

lower back region of trunk (lumbar spine)

Shoulder girdle

Bone that attach upper limb to torso

Manual

Hand region, part of forearm

Pedal

foot region

Sagittal plane

Divides body into right and left halves. Flexion/extension. Ex; Bicep curl

Frontal plane

Divides body anterior and posterior (front and back) halves. Abduction/Adduction. Ex; jumping jacks, lateral raises

Transverse plane

Divides body superior and inferior (top and bottom) halves. Rotation. Ex; turning a door handle, shaking head No

What plane describes walking up stairs?

Sagittal plane

Turning a doorknob

Transverse plane

Nodding head yes

Sagittal

Shaking head no

Transverse plane

Shuffling/Karaokes

Frontal plane

Looking over your shoulder

Transverse plane