Sports Science - Human Movement

Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Oblique plane

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Median plane

Which directional term refers to a structure closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Distal

• Proximal

Which bone forms the forehead?

• Parietal bone

• Temporal bone

• Frontal bone

• Occipital bone

Which bone is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Sternum

• Clavicle

If a person is performing a jumping jack, which anatomical plane is the primary movement occurring in?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Oblique plane

When turning your head to look over your shoulder, which type of movement is being performed?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Abduction

You pull your toes toward your shin. What movement is occurring at the ankle?

• Plantarflexion

• Dorsiflexion

• Abduction

• Extension

Which directional term would best describe the position of the wrist relative to the elbow?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superior

• Medial

A soccer player kicks a ball forward. Which anatomical plane does the primary movement occur in?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane