Planes and Axes of the Body

Question 1

Frontal Plane (Anteroposterior Axis) (AF)

Answer 1

Divides body into anterior and posterior segments (side to side movements)
Example: Abduction, Adduction

Question 2

Transverse Plane (Polar Axis) (TEEPEE)

Answer 2

Divides body into superior and inferior segments (rotational movement)
Example: Rotation of extremities

Question 3

Sagittal Plane (Horizontal Axis) (SH)

Answer 3

Divides body into left and right parts (forward and back movements)
Example: Trunk flexion and extension (sit-ups)

Question 4

Horizontal Axis (Sagittal Plane)

Answer 4

One side of body to other (left to right)

Example: Trunk flexion and extension (sit-ups)

Question 5

Polar Axis (Transverse Plane)

Answer 5

Vertical (running from head to toe)

Example: Rotation of extremities

Question 6

Anteroposterior Axis (Frontal Plane)

Answer 6

Front to back of body (through belly button)

Example: Abduction, Adduction