Muscular control spreads in a pattern from the center of the body to the extremities, according to the
A)proximodistal pattern.
B)cephalocaudal pattern.
C)zone of proximal development.
D)scaffolding pattern.

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The proximodistal pattern describes the direction of growth and development that occurs from the center or core of the body outward towards the extremities. This pattern explains how infants gain control over their torso before their arms and legs, and control of their arms and legs before their hands and feet.

Muscular Control Spreads in a Pattern from the Center of the Body