Emma, age 8, can turn cartwheels, do the splits, and do handsprings. This is probably due to which two factors of growth in middle childhood?
A) ligaments not firmly attached to bones and increasing muscle strength
B) hardening and lengthening of the bones and tightening of ligaments
C) muscles that are loosely attached to bones and undeveloped muscle tone
D) underdeveloped hip joints and muscles that do not fully develop until adolescence

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Emma's ability to turn cartwheels, do the splits, and do handsprings is likely due to her ligaments not being firmly attached to her bones yet and her increasing muscle strength. This is a common factor of growth in middle childhood that allows children to become more flexible and coordinated in their movements.

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