In which plane of motion does a bicep curl occur?

The sagittal plane, which divides the body into left and right halves and governs flexion and extension movements.

What plane of motion does a lateral arm raise (shoulder abduction) occur in?

The frontal plane, which divides the body into anterior and posterior halves and governs abduction and adduction movements.

What plane of motion does trunk rotation occur in?

The transverse plane, which divides the body into superior and inferior halves and governs rotational movements.

Around which axis does sagittal plane motion occur?

The mediolateral (frontal) axis, which runs side to side through the body.

What term describes movement away from the midline of the body in the frontal plane?

Abduction — movement of a limb away from the body's midline.

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