Planes of Motion

Question 1

Frontal plane

Answer 1

Motions: Adduction/abduction, lateral flexion, eversion/inversion
(i.e. side lateral raise, side lunge, side shuffle)

Question 2

Sagittal plane

Answer 2

Motions: flexion/extension

i.e. biceps curl, triceps pushdown, squat

Question 3

Transverse plane

Answer 3

Motions: rotation, horizontal adduction/abduction

i.e. throwing, golfing, swinging a bat, trunk rotation