Soc21 Planes and Axes

Question 1

Sagittal plane

Answer 1

The Sagittal plane divides the body from top to bottom, (vertically), resulting in a left side and a right side - flexion and extension

Question 2

Frontal plane

Answer 2

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

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

Question 4

Frontal axis

Answer 4

The Frontal axis runs from side to side - this allows flexion and extension

Question 5

Sagittal axis

Answer 5

The Sagittal axis runs from front to back - allows abduction and adduction

Question 6

Vertical axis

Answer 6

The Vertical axis runs from top to bottom, - allows rotation of the body in an upright position

Question 7

Which planes work with which axis to provide which movements and an example of each

Answer 7

Saggital Plane (flex and ext) = Frontal Axis (flex and ext) - Front Somersault
Frontal Plane (abd and add) = Saggital Axis (abd and add) - Cartwheel (think about a clock)
Transverse Plane (rotation) = Vertical Axis (rotation) - Twist