Children initially gain control over the muscles of the trunk which provides the stability necessary to then allow movement of the arms and legs against gravity. This statement is an example of the principle that motor development proceeds in a ____________ to ____________ direction

What will be an ideal response?


proximal (or central) to distal (or peripheral)

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