Physical Development Flashcards
1
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Motor skills
A
The. Use and control of body parts
2
Q
Fine Motor Skills
A
A skill that involves the smaller muscles of the body
3
Q
Simple to Complex
A
Infants develop the ability to do easier things before harder things
4
Q
Patterns of Development
A
An infants physical development follows three basic patterns
5
Q
Near to Far
A
Develop control over their torso before controlling Thais hands and fingers
6
Q
Head to foot
A
Hands and abdomens are larger than the rest if their body
7
Q
Developmental Milestone
A
Key skill used to check a child’s progress
8
Q
Development
A
Increase in skill level or maturity
9
Q
Growth
A
Measurable change in size
10
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Gross Motor Skill
A
A skill that involves the large muscles of the body ( legs and shoulders)
