Hip abduction from an anatomic position would occur in which plane?

a. Sagittal
b. Frontal
c. Transverse
d. Horizontal


ANS: B
The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into front and back halves. Movements in this plane
occur side to side, such as the case in abduction of the hip.

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