Planes of Motion

Question 1

Sagital

Answer 1

An imaginary line bisecting the body into right and left halves (Flexion/extension)

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

an imaginary line bisecting the body into anterior and posterior halves (Abduction/ adduction)

Question 3

Transverse

Answer 3

an imaginary line bisecting the body into superior and inferior halves (rotation)

Question 4

Sagital movements

Answer 4

flexion, extension, dorsiflexion, plantarflexion

Question 5

Frontal movements

Answer 5

abduction, adduction, elevation, depression, inversion eversion

Question 6

Transverse movements

Answer 6

rotation, pronation, supination, horizontal abduction, horizontal adduction