Which of the Following Examples Shows a Proximodistal Pattern of Growth

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples shows a proximodistal pattern of growth?

• A) A teenager's feet are disproportionately large for his body.
• B) An infant's head is ¼ their total height.
• C) A child's fingers are much smaller for their age than their arms are.
• D) A teenager's legs are much longer than their torso.

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