Movement Terminology Movements in a sagittal (median) plane
{"Image DocumentName": "Movement Terminology Movements in a sagittal (median) plane", "Image ImageDescription": "Flexion: this occurs when there is a decrease in the angle that occurs around a joint, for example, bending the arm at the elbow causes the angle between the radius and humerus to decrease. Extension: an increase in the angle that occurs around a joint, for example, straightening the knee causes an increase in the angle between the femur and tibia. Plantar flexion: is a term used solely for the ankle joint. It involves pointing the foot downwards away from the tibia (standing on your tiptoes). Dorsiflexion: bending the foot upwards towards the tibia.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}