Planes of Motion

What plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

• coronal plane

• frontal plane

Answer explanation

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which plane allows for flexion and extension movements?

• frontal plane

• transverse plane

• coronal plane

• sagittal plane

In which plane does abduction and adduction occur?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Coronal plane

What is the study of forces and their effects on living systems called?

• Biology

• Aerodynamics

• Kinematics

• Biomechanics

What type of joint movement occurs when the angle between two bones decreases?

• Rotation

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Extension

Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?

• frontal (coronal) plane

• oblique plane

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

What type of motion involves movement around multiple axes?

• Linear motion

• Translational motion

• Rotational motion

• Circular motion

Which plane allows for internal and external rotation of the limbs?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Horizontal plane

• Transverse plane

What is the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body called?

• Abduction

• Rotation

• Flexion

• Adduction

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane