NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

What does the frontal plane divide the body into?

1. Anterior and posterior aspects

2. Upper and lower segments

3. Right and left sides

4. Proximal and distal areas

The correct answer is: Anterior and posterior aspects

The frontal plane, also known as the coronal plane, divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) aspects. This plane runs vertically from top to bottom, creating a separation that allows for the examination of movements that occur in this plane, such as lateral raises or side lunges. Understanding this plane is crucial for personal trainers as it helps in designing effective workouts that target muscles in the frontal plane, promoting balanced strength and flexibility in both the front and back of the body. This division is fundamental in anatomy and movement science, as it impacts how exercises are performed and how the body moves in everyday activities and sports. The other options each describe different planes or terms. For instance, the upper and lower segments refer to the transverse plane, which divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. The right and left sides refer to the sagittal plane, which divides the body into right and left halves. Proximal and distal are terms used to describe positions closer to or farther from the center of the body, rather than describing a plane of division.