Infants and children typically show earlier motor and muscular control of activities involving the neck and upper extremities than those involving the legs.Which of the following is responsible for this developmental trend?

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The cephalocaudal trend in development explains that infants and children develop motor and muscular control from the head down through the body to the legs and feet. This means control of the neck and upper extremities develops before control of the legs.

Infants and Children Typically Show Earlier Motor and Muscular Control