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Planes, axes and anatomical position

Planes, axes and anatomical position

Figure in anatomical position with sagittal, frontal and transverse planes plus frontal, sagittal and vertical axes labelled

Movement analysis becomes clearer when you describe both the plane of movement and the axis of rotation. A plane is the flat surface in which the action happens, and an axis is the imaginary line the body or a body part rotates around.

Movement patterns using planes and axes Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physical Education
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Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Movement patterns using planes and axes for GCSE Physical Education. Each lesson works through exam-style questions.

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