Planes of Motion and Axis of Rotation

Question 1

Plane of motion

Answer 1

An imaginary two-dimensional surface through which a limb or body segment is moved

Question 2

Motion through a plane revolves around….

Answer 2

an axis

Question 3

Sagittal plane

Answer 3

divides body into right & left portions

Question 4

Frontal Plane

Answer 4

divides body into (front) anterior & (back) posterior halves

Question 5

Transverse plane

Answer 5

divides body into superior and inferior halves when the individual is in anatomic position

Question 6

Frontal axis (coronal, lateral, mediolateral)

Answer 6

axis of rotation of sagittal plane

Question 7

Sagittal axis (anteroposterior)

Answer 7

axis of rotation of frontal plane

Question 8

Vertical axis (longitudinal, long)

Answer 8

axis of rotation of transverse plane

Question 9

Axis of rotation is…

Answer 9

perpendicular to the plane of motion