Question 1

Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left halves and is associated with movements such as flexion and extension?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal Plane

Question 2

A person performs a bicep curl. Which plane and axis are primarily involved in this movement?

Accepted Answer

Sagittal plane, medio-lateral axis

Question 3

Which of the following movements occurs in the frontal plane around the anterior-posterior axis?

Accepted Answer

Abduction of the arm

Question 4

If a person rotates their trunk to look behind them, which plane and axis are primarily involved?

Accepted Answer

Transverse plane, vertical axis

Question 5

Which axis is perpendicular to the sagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

Medio-lateral axis

Question 6

During a jumping jack, the arms and legs move away from and toward the midline. Which plane and axis are involved?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane, anterior-posterior axis

Question 7

Which of the following is a fundamental movement of the sagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

Extension

Question 8

A patient is asked to perform wrist radial deviation. Which plane and axis does this movement occur in?

Accepted Answer

Frontal plane, anterior-posterior axis

Question 9

Which statement best describes the relationship between planes and axes in human movement?

Accepted Answer

Each plane is only associated with one axis, which is perpendicular to the plane

Question 10

Which movement is NOT considered a fundamental movement of the frontal plane?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 11

If the pelvis tilts forward and downward, which specific movement is occurring?

Accepted Answer

Anterior pelvic tilt

Question 12

Which equation best represents the perpendicular relationship between a plane and its axis?

Accepted Answer

$$	heta = 90$$^{\circ}$$

Question 13

Which movement occurs around the vertical axis in the transverse plane?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Question 14

A person tilts their head backward and upward. Which movement and plane does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Extension in the sagittal plane

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding fundamental movements?

Accepted Answer

They are movements from anatomical position associated with a specific plane and axis

Question 16

During upward rotation of the scapula, which anatomical axis does the movement occur around?

Accepted Answer

Anterior-posterior axis

Question 17

Which movement is defined as decreasing the joint angle between two segments in the sagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 18

If a person moves their thumb toward the radius, which movement is occurring?

Accepted Answer

Radial deviation

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward

Question 20

Which axis is associated with abduction and adduction movements?

Accepted Answer

Anterior-posterior axis

Practical 1: Axes and Planes

Study Guide - Practice Questions