By 9 to 12 Months of Age, Infants Can Hold

question 116

Multiple Choice

By 9 to 12 months of age, infants can hold a small object between the thumb and forefinger, such as marbles, coins, and crayons.This is called __________.

• A)the plantar grasp
• B)the pincer grasp
• C)the drawing grasp
• D)the palmar grasp

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Definitions:

Common Iliac Artery

A large artery that bifurcates from the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the pelvic region and lower limbs.

Internal Iliac Arteries

Branches of the common iliac arteries that supply blood to the pelvic organs, gluteal region, and perineum.

External Iliac Arteries

Major arteries located in the pelvic region, supplying blood to the lower limbs; each extends from the common iliac artery to become the femoral artery in the thigh.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major vessel that emerges from the right ventricle of the heart and bifurcates into the right and left pulmonary arteries, which carry blood to the lungs.