These interactive flashcards help IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) students Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) quickly review and memorize the essential definitions, formulas, and terms needed for success in IB Exams. Each card focuses on B.1.1 Anatomical position, planes and movement and is aligned with the IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) syllabus, ensuring focused revision on core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Students can test themselves anytime, anywhere, perfect for reinforcing tricky concepts, learning IB terminology, and committing formulas to memory. By using RevisionDojo's flashcards consistently, learners turn repetition into mastery and enter the exam with confidence.
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What is the anatomical position?
A universal reference point where a person stands upright, feet together and forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward, and head level with eyes looking straight ahead.
What is the anatomical position?
A universal reference point where a person stands upright, feet together and forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward, and head level with eyes looking straight ahead.
What are the three anatomical planes?
Sagittal, Frontal (Coronal), and Transverse (Horizontal) planes.
What movements occur in the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension.
Give an example of a movement in the sagittal plane.
Walking forward or doing bicep curls.
What movements occur in the frontal plane?
Abduction and adduction.
Give an example of a movement in the frontal plane.
Side leg raises or jumping jacks.
What movements occur in the transverse plane?
Rotation and twisting.
Give an example of a movement in the transverse plane.
Looking left to right or a golf swing.
What is flexion?
Decreasing the joint angle.
What is extension?
Increasing the joint angle.
What is abduction?
Moving away from the midline.
What is adduction?
Moving toward the midline.
What is dorsiflexion?
Raising the toes upward.
What is plantar flexion?
Pointing the toes downward.
What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?
Above.
What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?
Below.
What does 'proximal' mean?
Closer to the trunk.
What does 'distal' mean?
Further from the trunk.
What does 'medial' mean?
Toward the midline.
What does 'lateral' mean?
Away from the midline.
What does 'anterior' mean?
Front.
What does 'posterior' mean?
Back.
What is a common mistake students make regarding inversion and eversion?
Confusing them with internal and external rotation.
What is the importance of understanding anatomical terms?
It is crucial for analyzing movement patterns in sports and exercise.