4.2 Growth, Motor Skills, and Developing Body Systems
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Which best describes the phenomenon called African infant precocity?
Rural African infants reach some motor milestones sooner than babies in other cultures, probably due to cultural practices that promote motor development.
Why is the process of ossification so important to motor development?
Strong, hard bones are necessary for activities such as standing and walking.
Which fine motor skill will a child develop first?
Swipes at objects in sight
Compared to an adult's, a newborn baby's muscles contain a rather high proportion of
fat.
Which describes a typical pattern of motor skill development in an infant who is 10-12 months old?
Rolls over; sits without support; plays pat-a-cake; rolls ball to adult
