Soc 21

Question 1

Sagittal plane

Answer 1

The Sagittal plane divides the body in a left side and a right side - flexion and extension

An sporting example would be a somersault

Question 2

Frontal plane

Answer 2

The Frontal plane divides the body from top to bottom (vertically), but front and back sections - adduction and abduction

A sporting example is a cartwheel

Question 3

Transverse plane

Answer 3

The Transverse plane divides the body across the middle (horizontally), giving a top section (also known as ‘superior’) and a bottom section (‘inferior) - rotation

A sporting example would be a trampoline twist, discus throwing.

Question 4

Frontal axis

Answer 4

Divides the body into left and right intersecting the hip (sagittal plane)

Question 5

Sagittal axis

Answer 5

Divides the body into front and back intersecting the head (frontal plane)

Question 6

Vertical axis

Answer 6

Divides the body into top and bottom, intersecting the stomach (transverse plane)