The Body's Three Planes of Motion
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The body moves in three planes — frontal, transverse, and sagittal.
Detail
The body's three planes of motion are the frontal, transverse, and sagittal planes. A source diagram illustrates a standing figure within these three intersecting planes. (Related: free weights allow movement in all three planes, whereas machines typically allow movement in only one plane.)
Key facts
- Three planes of motion: frontal, transverse, sagittal.
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