Planes, Axes and Movements

Question 1

Which axis is the frontal plane paired with?

Answer 1

Sagittal

Question 2

Which axis is the transverse plane paired with?

Answer 2

Longitudinal

Question 3

Which axis is the sagittal plane paired with?

Answer 3

Frontal

Question 4

Which plane and axis does both flexion and extension occur?

Answer 4

Frontal plane

Sagittal axis

Question 5

Which plane and axis does both adduction and abduction occur?

Answer 5

Sagittal plane

Frontal axis

Question 6

Which plane and axis does both internal and external rotation occur?

Answer 6

Transverse plane

Longitudinal axis

Question 7

Define abduction

Answer 7

Movement of a limb laterally - away from the midline

Question 8

Define adduction

Answer 8

Movement of a limb medially - into the midline

Question 9

Define flexion

Answer 9

The movement that decreases the angle between articulating bones

Question 10

Define extension

Answer 10

The movement that increases the angle between articulating bones

Question 11

Define pronation

Answer 11

Facing the palms downwards

Question 12

Define supination

Answer 12

Facing the palms upwards

Question 13

Define dorsi flex

Answer 13

Pointing toes upwards

Question 14

Define plantar flexion

Answer 14

Pointing toes down

Question 15

Define inversion

Answer 15

Turning the feet inwards

Question 16

Define eversion

Answer 16

Turning the feet outwards

Question 17

What movement always occurs in the transverse plane?

Answer 17

Rotation around the longitudinal axis