It divides the body into upper and lower parts.

Motions within this plane around x-axis.

This plane divides the body into front and back parts.

The abductions and adductions of the hip, shoulder and digits occur on this plane.

The clearest examples of joint motions occuring in this plane are defined as flexion and extension.

Rotations occur in this plane around a longitudinal axis.

Pronation and supination of the forearm.

Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the ankle.

Ulnar and radial deviation of the wrist.