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1
Q

Sagittal plane

A

Divides the body from top to bottom resulting in a left to right side.

2
Q

Frontal plane

A

Divides the body from top to bottom but front and backwards

3
Q

Transverse plane

A

Divides the body across the middle ( rotation )

4
Q

Frontal axis

A

Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from left to right, allows adduction and abduction

5
Q

Vertical axis

A

Imaginary line passing vertically through the body allows rotation of the body in a upright position .

6
Q

Sagittal axis

A

Imaginary line passing horizontally through the body from the front to back, allows flexion and extension

7
Q

What plane and axis will a gymnastic be working on a somersault?

A

It is a movement in the sagittal plane around the frontal axis.

8
Q

What plane and axis are you using when performing a cartwheel?

A

Sagittal axis and the frontal plane .