Planes and Axis

Question 1

Frontal plane

Answer 1

Divides the body into front and back, abduction and abduction
Ex. Jumping jacks, cartwheel

Question 2

Sagittal plane

Answer 2

Vertical plane, splits the body into left and right, passes through the body longitudinally, flexion and extension
Ex. Jumping, kicking a ball

Question 3

Transverse plane

Answer 3

Cuts the body in half horizontally, upper half and lower half, rotation,
Ex. A golf swing twisting in a discus throw

Question 4

Frontal plane (F) sagittal axis (S)

Answer 4

Abduction and abduction

Question 5

Sagittal plane (S) Transverse axis (T)

Answer 5

Flexion and extension