Sagittal Plane Movements
Dorsiflexion - lifting foot’s upper surface toward shin bone
Extension - a straightening, increases angle between adjacent bones
Flexion - a bending, decreases angle between adjacent bones
Hyperextension - bending joint beyond straight anatomical position
Plantar Flexion - depressing foot, pointing toes/foot away from shin
Transverse Flexion - abduct shoulder/hip to parallel then move arm/leg medially (inward)
Transverse Extension - from a position of Transverse Flexion, move arm/leg laterally (outward)