Adolescent growth spurts appear to proceed counter to cephalocaudal and proximodistal growth patterns.In fact,the ________ are among the first body parts to show a dramatic change during this period.

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During adolescent growth spurts, hand and foot growth is among the first body parts to show a dramatic change. This growth is followed by the arms, legs, and then torso, proceeding in a distal-to-proximal pattern.

Adolescent Growth Spurts Appear to Proceed Counter to Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal