Final: Motor Development

Question 1

spiralling process

Answer 1

going from dependent mover independent mover

Question 2

New born

Answer 2

righting reactions

head lag

Question 3

One to Two Months

Answer 3

Antigravity muscle control

movement begins to disassociate from the trunk movements

Question 4

Three to Five Months:

Answer 4

Functional head control

Question 5

Landau Reaction

Answer 5

maintain trunk extension when held horizontally

Sustained voluntary grasp

Question 6

Log rolling initiated when

Answer 6

by 5 months

Question 7

Six Months

Answer 7

Segmental rolling and belly crawling

Question 8

Seven to Nine Months

Answer 8

Can sit unsupported on floor

Increased interaction with environment and motor control

Question 9

Seven to Nine Months

Answer 9

creeping and cruising on floor

Question 10

Ten to Twelve Months

Answer 10

wide base - postural alignment

starts stepping movements

Question 11

Walk begins

Answer 11

9-12 months

Question 12

12 to 18 Months

Answer 12

central motor pattern

*hand preference emerges

Question 13

Early Childhood

Answer 13

2-6 years. Increased dependence

Question 14

Adolescence

Answer 14

Development of specialized movement patterns

Question 15

Affects of Aging:

Answer 15

Factors variable, spectrum of abilities

Question 16

Running, jumping an skipping are common activities for this age group

Answer 16

Early childhood

Question 17

What effects of aging might make it more likely for older persons to have a fall, and what can we do for this as a TA?

Answer 17

Gait management, mobility devices