Children with weak proximal muscles

A. often trip because they don’t lift their feet high enough when walking.
B. have trouble holding a pencil, using scissors.
C. have trouble getting up from sitting.
D. tire when doing precise fine motor activities for a long time.


ANS: C
Organs or body parts that are closer to the midline are called proximal. Children with weak proximal muscles have trouble getting up from sitting, climbing stairs and playing on the jungle gym.

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