Fetal limb movements
A) change the most during the second trimester.
B) follow a proximal to distal sequence.
C) increase during the first trimester.
D) change little during gestation.

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By 12 weeks, two-thirds of the fetus's arm movements are directed toward objects in the uterus (Sparling, van Tol, & Chescheir, 1999). There is an increased frequency of movement with increased gestational age during this first trimester. Distal to proximal development of the extremities is observed with an unexpected linear decrease in the hand-to-face or head movement (Sparling et al., 1999) in the third trimester.

Fetal Limb Movements