| Enroll
Plane Jane™ in your class and say goodbye to student confusion
over anatomical planes
The
concept of Cardinal Planes, which divide the human body into equal
halves in three different directions, is used to define how the
body moves through space. It also provides the basis for movement
terminology such as "flexion and extension" at the body’s
joints.
Frequently
taught in kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics or related courses,
the Cardinal Planes concept is difficult for many students to grphp.
Textbook diagrams, severely limited by their two-dimensionality,
often add to the confusion. A three-dimensional working model is
needed for the visual, kinesthetic/tactile learner.
Developed
by a college professor, Plane Jane, in prototype form, has been
successfully used in the classroom to teach the concept of Cardinal
Planes to college-level students for more than 15 years. Students
working with the Plane Jane model have found it to be extremely
helpful to the learning process, and lots of fun as well.
Plane
Jane is a fully three-dimensional one-quarter size human figure,
standing in the "Anatomical Position," and exhibiting
the three Cardinal Planes:
- Sagittal
Plane
— dividing the body into left and right halves
- Frontal
or Coronal Plane
— dividing the body into front and rear portions
-
Transverse Plane
— dividing the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior)
portions
Color-coded
and detachable, each plane can be demonstrated independently, or
in any combination with the other planes.
Jane
also comes with a set of three interchangeable arms — each
is color-coded to match one of the planes, and drilled to accommodate
a plastic rod which represents the axis of rotation. With the axis
rod inserted through the arm and into the model, the arm will move
parallel to its plane, defining movements within that plane. A handy
foam-lined storage compartment built into Jane’s base —
complete with hinged lid and magnetic closure — conveniently
stows arms and axis rods. Plane Jane’s overall dimensions:
12Lx9Wx22H inches (30x23x56cm).
An
added dimension — at no extra cost! Accompanying
each Plane Jane model is an easyto- use companion CD-ROM. Anatomy,
kinesiology and biomechanics instructors and students alike will
benefit through its brief live-action video lectures. Each live
mini-lecture, presented by Plane Jane’s developer, employs
Plane Jane in demonstrating the link between movement terminology
and cardinal anatomy planes. Learning is further reinforced through
interactive quizzes, ready-to-print activity handouts (in PDF format),
and a list of terms and related websites.
Plane
Jane Complete Learning Package
Includes Plane Jane Model and Plane Jane CD
Item Number: PJ99 |
