Planes of movement

• Sagittal plane


  • Lies vertically
  • Divides body into left and right
  • Movements: Flexion + extension
• Frontal plane


  • Lies vertically
  • Divides body into anterior and posterior
  • Movements: Abduction + adduction
• Transverse plane

  • Lies horizontally
  • Divides body into superior and inferior
  • Movements: Horizontal flexion + horizontal extension