Planes of Movement Quiz

Which plane of movement divides the body into front and back halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

Which plane of movement divides the body into top and bottom halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

Which plane of movement is parallel to the ground?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

Which of the following movements occurs in the sagittal plane?

• Walking forward

• Turning from side to side

• Twisting the trunk

Which of the following movements occurs in the frontal plane?

• Walking forward

• Turning from side to side

• Twisting the trunk

Which of the following movements occurs in the transverse plane?

• Walking forward

• Turning from side to side

• Twisting the trunk

Which of the following exercises is performed in the sagittal plane?

• Squats

• Push-ups

• Crunches

Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane?

• Side lunges

• Lateral raises

• Woodchoppers

Which of the following exercises is performed in the transverse plane?

• Russian twists

• Medicine ball throws

• Plank

Which of the following activities involves movement in all three planes?

• Running

• Dancing

• Swimming