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Flexion is movement to the front Extension is movement to the back Lateral Rotation is also referred to as External Rotation Medial Rotation is also referred to as Internal Rotation Note: there seems to be a contradiction in terms when … Continue reading →

Lateral is direction away from the midline of  the body Medial is direction into  the midline of the body Proximal is close to the joint or trunk Distal is away from the joint or trunk Anterior is in the front … Continue reading →

Sagittal Plane Is the plane where all of our running and walking movement should be in. Coronal Plane or Frontal Plane Bisects the body and divides the anterior (front) parts of the body from the posterior (back) parts of the … Continue reading →