Planes and Axes of Motion

Question 1

Sagittal Plane

Answer 1

Divides the body into the right & left sides. Flexion and extension exercises are primarily involved in this plane.

*Squats, bicep curls, tricep pushdown, walking &running

Question 2

Frontal Plane

Answer 2

Divides the body into anterior and posterior (front/back) portions. Vertical and lateral movements occur in this plane of motion. Adduction & abduction.

*Jumping jacks, overhead press, lateral raises

Question 3

Transverse Plane

Answer 3

Divides the body into superior & inferior (top/bottom) portions. Horizontal and rotational movements take place in the transverse plane.

*Trunk rotation & swinga a bat