PEDU 520: Planes/Axes

Which axis is not associated with the Frontal Plane?

• Anterior-Posterior Axis (AP)

• Medial-Lateral Axis (ML)

• Longitudinal Axis

• Vertical Axis

Which plane corresponds to the Longitudinal Axis?

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Coronal Plane

Which axis is not associated with the Transverse Plane?

• Anterior-Posterior Axis (AP)

• Medial-Lateral Axis (ML)

• Longitudinal Axis

• Vertical Axis

What does "extension" refer to in terms of joint movements?

• Decrease angle between two segments

• Increase angle between two segments

• Maintain angle between two segments

• Rotate around a joint

What does "abduction" refer to in terms of joint movements?

• Move towards the midline

• Move away from the midline

• Rotate around the midline

• Move parallel to the midline

What does inversion of the foot involve?

• Lifting the lateral border of the foot

• Lifting the medial border of the foot

• Lifting the entire foot

• Lifting the heel of the foot

Which axis is NOT involved in transverse plane movements?

• Longitudinal axis

• External axis

• Horizontal axis

• Joint axis

Which of the following best describes the transverse plane?

• Divides the body into upper and lower parts

• Divides the body into front and back parts

• Divides the body into left and right parts

• Divides the body into diagonal parts

What is a common example of a transverse plane movement?

• Twisting the torso

• Raising the arm

• Bending the knee

• Jumping

How do transverse plane movements differ from sagittal plane movements?

• Transverse involves rotation, sagittal involves flexion

• Transverse involves flexion, sagittal involves rotation

• Both involve rotation

• Both involve flexion