Anatomical Planes of Movement

Question 1

FRONTAL PLANE

Answer 1

also = ‘coronal’ plane
divides body front to back
all abduction, adduction and lateral flexion occurs in this plane
movements that occur parallel to the plane

Question 2

TRANSVERSE PLANE

Answer 2

divides into an inferior and superior position.

all horizontal flexion, extension and rotation

Question 3

SAGITTAL PLANE

Answer 3

divides body from left to right
all flexion and extension occurs
eg flexing of knee and hip