Chapter 5: Planes of motion

Question 1

Frontal:

Answer 1

Splits the body into posterior and interior sections
The axis of rotation: anterior and posterior
Joint motion: abduction and adduction. Ankle inversion and eversion and lateral flexion.
Exercise example: pull-ups, barbell shoulder press, Hip abduction and adduction with cable

Question 2

Transverse

Answer 2

Splits the body into upper and lower sections.
The axis of rotation: longitudinal/vertical
Joint motion: pronation, supination, internal rotation, external rotation, horizontal abduction/adduction.
Exercise example: trunk rotation, internal rotation, wood chop, horizontal adduction, cable chest fly, horizontal abduction, rear delt fly (machine).

Question 3

Sagittal

Answer 3

Splits the body into right and left halves
The axis of rotation: coronal (medial-lateral axis).
Joint motion: Extension and flexion
Exercise examples: Hamstring curls, bicep curls (barbell), Quadricep extension, skull crushers