The movement of the muscles are divided into different planes or directional motions. Keep the movements of muscles in mind as you answer the questions below: A. Imagine you are trying to write your name without using your thumb. Why is opposition important?
B. Flexion is movement in the sagittal plane. What areas of the body are affected by flexion? If all of these joints that perform flexion do so at the same time, what position are you in? Be sure to include a general description of flexion motion