Biomechanics Day 1 and 2 (9th)

Which plane of motion divides the body into right and left halves?

• Transverse Plane

• Horizontal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Sagittal Plane

What type of movement occurs in the sagittal plane?

• Forward and backward

• Side to side

• Rotational

• Up and down

Which joint action involves decreasing the angle between two bones?

• Flexion

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Extension

What is an example of a movement in the frontal plane?

• Bicep curls

• Walking forward

• Baseball swing

• Jumping jacks

Which plane of motion involves rotational movements?

• Vertical Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Sagittal Plane

What is the importance of training in all three planes of motion?

• It only improves muscle size

• It helps prevent muscle imbalances

• It focuses solely on flexibility

• It is not important for daily activities

Which joint action involves moving a limb away from the body's midline?

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

What is an example of a movement in the transverse plane?

• Squats

• Side lunges

• Running forward

• Twisting crunches

Which joint action involves increasing the angle between two bones?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What is an example of a movement in the sagittal plane?

• Jumping jacks

• Walking forward

• Pivot turns

• Lateral raises