Infants and children show earlier motor and muscular control of activities involving the neck and upper extremities than the legs. This maturational sequence is an example of the

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The maturational sequence described in the question is an example of the cephalocaudal trend in development, which means that growth and development proceed from the head (cephalic) downward (caudal). This trend is seen in many areas of development, including motor control, where infants and children typically develop more control over the muscles and movements of their upper body before their lower body.

Infants and Children Show Earlier Motor and Muscular Control of Activities