A Baby Can Sit Alone Before He or She Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A baby can sit alone before he or she is able to crawl.This is true because development of gross motor skills:

• A)occurs in a cephalocaudal direction.
• B)occurs in a distal to proximal direction.
• C)is generally the result of a baby's chronological age.
• D)is simply the result of the baby's increased desire to move.

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Definitions:

Erector Spinae

A group of muscles and tendons which run nearly the entire length of the spine, helping to extend and straighten the back.

Vertebral Column

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the tailbone, forming the backbone that supports the skeleton.

Interspinales

Muscles located between the spinous processes of the vertebrae, playing a role in stabilizing and extending the spine.

Multifidus

A deep muscle of the back that stabilizes the spine during movement and helps maintain proper posture.