Planes and axes

Question 1

What are the 3 plane and axis pairings

Answer 1

1. Frontal plane and Sagittal axis
2. Sagittal plane and Transverse axis
3. Transverse plane and Longitudinal axis

Question 2

What movements happen at Frontal plane and Sagittal axis

Answer 2

• Adduction
• Abduction

Eg. Cartwheel

Question 3

What movements happen at Sagittal plane and Transverse axis

Answer 3

• Flexion
• Extension

Eg. Kicking a ball or Diving

Question 4

What movements happen at Transverse plane and Longitudinal axis

Answer 4

• Rotation
• Horizontal adduction/ abduction

Eg. Arm swing (tennis)