Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Proximodistal

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the proximodistal trend of body growth?

• A) In the prenatal period, the head, chest, and trunk grow first, then the arms and legs.
• B) At birth, the head takes up one-fourth of total body length, the legs only one-third.
• C) In the prenatal period, the trunk grows first, followed by the chest and the head.
• D) During infancy and childhood, the hands and feet develop more rapidly than the trunk.

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