Table 1

X–Y–Z Euler rotation sequence

SegmentX-axisY-axisZ-axis
ThoraxForward tilt—backward tiltLateral flexion left side down—right side downThoracic rotation right side backwards—left side backwards
PelvisAnterior tilt—posterior tiltObliquity left side down—right side downPelvic rotation right side backwards—left side backwards
HipFlexion—extensionAbduction—adductionExternal rotation—internal rotation
KneeFlexion—extensionAbduction—adductionExternal rotation—internal rotation
AnkleDorsiflexion—plantarflexionEversion—inversionOutward rotation toes—inward rotation toes
  • X–Y–Z Euler rotation sequence applied in the Liverpool John Moores University lower limb trunk model.37