In this lesson, we introduce standard terminology used to describe anatomical movements, spatial relationships, and directional locations.
Be familiar with standard terminology to describe anatomical movements and directional locations to enable precise, universal language for body observation, cueing, and professional communication when needed.
Define key terminology that describes anatomical movements and directional locations. Explain Andrey Lappa’s ways of describing movement types and the reason (related to asana practice) that he describes movement in this way. Name the three planes of motion and the types of movement that happen in each.
abduction, adduction, anterior, coronal plane, deep, distal, dorsal, extension, external rotation, flexion, frontal plane, horizontal plan, inferior, internal rotation, lateral, lateral rotation, medial, medial rotation, median plane, posterior, pronation, proximal, sagittal plane, scrub/scrubbing, superficial, supination, transverse plane, ventral
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