An understanding of the cardinal body planes is very important in relation to ASICS® footwear, because design features often refer to body planes and the motion within them.

The Sagittal Plane divides the body into left and right halves. The foot motion within this plane is dorsiflexion and plantarflexion.

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The Transverse Plane divides the body into upper and lower halves. The foot motion within this plane is adduction and abduction.

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The Frontal Plane divides the body into front and back halves. The foot motion within this plane is inversion and eversion.

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