Understanding Human Anatomy Movement

Which of the following movements occurs in the sagittal plane?

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Rotation

• Lateral flexion

What is the primary axis of rotation for movements in the frontal plane?

• Anteroposterior axis

• Longitudinal axis

• Mediolateral axis

• Vertical axis

Which movement is an example of a transverse plane movement?

• Jumping jacks

• Bicep curls

• Spinal rotation

• Squats

In which plane does shoulder abduction primarily occur?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Horizontal plane

Which axis is associated with movements in the sagittal plane?

• Anteroposterior axis

• Longitudinal axis

• Mediolateral axis

• Vertical axis

Which of the following is a joint action that occurs in the transverse plane?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Internal rotation

• Adduction

What type of movement is primarily associated with the longitudinal axis?

• Flexion and extension

• Abduction and adduction

• Rotation

• Circumduction

Which of the following movements occurs in the frontal plane?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Rotation

Which axis of rotation is involved in a somersault?

• Anteroposterior axis

• Longitudinal axis

• Mediolateral axis

• Vertical axis

Which joint action is an example of movement in the sagittal plane?

• Lateral flexion

• Plantar flexion

• Horizontal abduction

• External rotation