3 planes of movement

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

• Horizontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

What type of movement is associated with the sagittal plane?

• Forward and backward movements

• Up and down movements

• Side-to-side movements

• Rotating movements

Which of the following is an example of a movement in the frontal plane?

• Running

• Twisting

• Jumping jacks

• Walking

What is the primary direction of movement in the transverse plane?

• Side-to-side

• Up and down

• Forward and backward

• Rotating

Why is it important to move in all three planes of motion?

• To focus on one muscle group

• To improve flexibility only

• To enhance athletic performance

• To reduce exercise time

What is flexion?

• Straightening a joint

• Bending a joint to decrease the angle

• Rotating a joint

• Moving a body part away from the midline

Which action involves moving a body part toward the midline of the body?

• Extension

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Abduction

What is an example of extension?

• Twisting your torso

• Bending your elbow

• Straightening your arm out

• Raising your arm to the side

Which activity uses all three planes of motion?

• Bicep curls

• Walking

• Throwing a ball

• Jumping jacks

What joint action is involved when raising your arm out to the side?

• Extension

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Abduction