Which of the following principles relates to the fact that growth in infants proceeds from the trunk outward, from the body's central axis toward the periphery?
A) Anteriorbital
B) Instantiation
C) Autocephalozation
D) Proximodistal

Question

Which of the following principles relates to the fact that growth in infants proceeds from the trunk outward, from the body's central axis toward the periphery?
A) Anteriorbital
B) Instantiation
C) Autocephalozation
D) Proximodistal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proximodistal principle describes how growth starts at the central part of the body and moves towards the outer parts. This means that infants develop control of their torso before their extremities.

Which of the Following Principles Relates to the Fact That Growth