Anatomical References for STOTT Pilates
What is the neutral anatomical position of the body - ANS the spine presents its normal curves,
and the bones of the lower extremities are in ideal alignment for weight bearing. The "neutral"
position of the pelvis is in good alignment with the abdomen, trunk, and extremities
What are the bony landmarks used as reference in postural analysis and as muscle attachment
sites - ANS
Medial - ANS towards the middle or center
Lateral - ANS away from the midline of the body
Anterior - ANS facing toward or located at the front
Posterior - ANS facing toward or located at the back
Superior - ANS located at the top; closer to the head
Inferior - ANS located at the bottom; further from head
Proximal - ANS toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Distal - ANS further away from the trunk or some major joint
Superficial - ANS on or near the surface of the body; rectus abdominis is the most superficial
Deep - ANS further away from the surface of the body; transverse abdominis is the deepest
layer of abdominal muscle
Median or Sagittal Plane - ANS divide the body into right and left halves
Frontal or Coronal Plane - ANS divide the body front and back
Transverse or Horizontal Plane - ANS divide the body top and bottom
Flexion/Extension - ANS flexion - decrease the angle
extension - increase the angle
Adduction/Abduction - ANS adduction - adding to the midline (squeezing legs together)
abduction - taking away from the midline (hip distance apart)
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