What Does Gross Motor Refer To

question 30

Multiple Choice

What does gross motor refer to?

• A) Movements performed as a function of large muscle groups
• B) Movements performed as a function of small muscle groups
• C) Unusual, grotesque movements of early childhood
• D) Unusual, grotesque movements of prenatal life

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Definitions:

Hypercomplex Cortical Cells

Neurons in the visual cortex that respond to specific visual stimuli, such as the orientation and length of edges.

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus in the brain that plays a critical role in processing visual information received from the retina.

Ganglion

A structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.

Complex Cortical

Referring to the intricate and multifunctional organization of the cerebral cortex, which is involved in high-level processes such as thought, language, and consciousness.