CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommercePhysical EducationKinesiology, Biomechanics and Sports4 Marks
Question
Discuss the types of planes in brief.
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Answer
There are following types of planes:
Sagittal or Medial Plane: The sagittal or medial plane is a vertical plane passing from the rear to the front, dividing the body into left and right halves. It is also known as anteroposterior plane. It can also be said that this plane lies vertically and divides the body into right and left parts. Most of the sports and exercise movements that are two dimensional, such as running, long jump and somersault take place in this plane.
Frontal or Coronal Plane: The frontal plane is also vertical and passes from left to right dividing the body into posterior to anterior halves. It is also known as coronal plane. In simple words, frontal plane cuts the body into front and back. Movements along the frontal plane can include cartwheel and star jumps.
Transverse or Horizontal Plane: The transverse plane divides the body into top and bottom halves. It is also known as horizontal plane. This plane lies horizontally that is why it is also called horizontal plane. In simple words, it divides the body into upper and lower sections. Movements along this plane can include an ice-skating and spin or rotation to play a tennis shot.
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