2.2.1 Sagittal plane and transverse axis

• What is the sagittal plane?

  Imaginary vertical plane
• The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.
• Which axis of rotation is associated with the frontal plane?

  Anterior-posterior axis
• The transverse axis runs horizontally through the body.


  True
• Match the axis with its associated plane of movement:

  Transverse axis ↔️ Sagittal plane

  Longitudinal axis ↔️ Transverse plane

  Anterior-posterior axis ↔️ Frontal plane
• Which movements are associated with the transverse axis?

  Flexion and extension
• What is the axis of rotation for the sagittal plane?

  Transverse axis
• What is flexion in terms of movement analysis?

  Bending a joint
• What is dorsiflexion?

  Bending foot upwards
• Which axis is associated with the transverse plane?

  Longitudinal axis
• Flexion involves bending a joint to decrease the angle
• What movement involves bending the foot upwards towards the shin?

  Dorsiflexion
• What type of plane is the sagittal plane?

  Imaginary vertical plane
• Match the axis with its plane of movement:

  1️⃣ Transverse axis

  2️⃣ Sagittal plane

  3️⃣ Longitudinal axis

  4️⃣ Transverse plane

  5️⃣ Anterior-posterior axis

  6️⃣ Frontal plane
• Bending the elbow during flexion occurs in the sagittal plane and rotates around the transverse axis.
• What is an example of dorsiflexion in the foot?

  Lifting the toes
• The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.
• The longitudinal axis is associated with movements in the transverse plane.


  True
• The transverse axis is the axis of rotation for the sagittal plane.

  True
• The transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom halves.
• What type of movement occurs around the transverse axis?

  Flexion
• The sagittal plane divides the body into front and back halves.

  False
• Movements in the sagittal plane occur around the transverse axis.
• Flexion and extension occur in the sagittal plane around the transverse axis.


  True
• Extension involves straightening a joint to increase the angle between body parts.
• Plantarflexion involves pointing the toes downwards away from the shin.


  True
• What plane do movements around the transverse axis occur in?

  Sagittal plane
• Extension increases the angle between body parts at a joint.


  True
• Match the movement with its description:

  Flexion ↔️ Bending a joint

  Extension ↔️ Straightening a joint

  Dorsiflexion ↔️ Foot upward towards shin

  Plantarflexion ↔️ Foot downward away from shin
• The transverse axis is the axis of rotation for movements in the sagittal plane.
• What is the direction of the transverse axis in relation to the body?

  Left to right
• Flexion decreases the angle between body parts at a joint.


  True
• Match the activity with its plane and axis:

  Walking ↔️ Sagittal plane, transverse axis

  Jumping jacks ↔️ Frontal plane, anterior-posterior axis

  Twisting ↔️ Transverse plane, longitudinal axis
• What movements occur in the frontal plane?

  Abduction, adduction