In infants, the torso develops before the arms and legs. Which motor principle applies to this development?
a. cephalocaudal principle
b. thoracictorso principle
c. phalange-metatarsal principle
d. proximodistal principle
D. Growth and development proceed from the middle of the body outward, which is known as the proximodistal principle.
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a. none b. one c. two d. four
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