In a newborn,as they growup, which do
they learn to control last?
fingers,hands,arms,or legs?
I am thinking newborns as they grow up
learn to control either the fingers or hands last. But not sure,please help.
This is hardly prenatal. Control of appendages comes with experience. Many second graders do not have fine motor contol (eye finger coordination) to write. Every have a six year old try to catch a small ball? Or kick a soccer ball in a specific direction? or hit a ping pong ball?
I don't think you can answer such a question without being specific to the skill involved.
Finger control would be last. Muscle control goes from large muscles to small.
I am studing in a prenatal pamphlet,
and this question is on my assignment.
There are at least two trends for development — proximodistal and cephalocaudal, both prenatal and postnatal. The first indicates that the organs nearer (proximal) to the center of the body develop first, while the second indicates that development proceeds from head (cephalo) to tail (caudal). In humans, rather than from head to tail, it would be head to foot. Functional control follows structural development.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To determine which body part newborns typically learn to control last as they grow up, we can consider the general motor development progression in infants. As babies develop, they gradually gain control over different parts of their body.
In the first few months of life, newborns generally start developing control over their head and neck muscles. They learn to lift their head, turn it from side to side, and eventually hold it up with stability.
Around three to four months, babies start discovering their hands and begin to grasp objects. Initially, they may involuntarily grab items when they come into contact with their hands, but as they continue to grow, they develop the ability to purposefully reach for and grasp objects.
As infants progress, they typically gain control over their arms, which allows them to hold toys, reach for things at a distance, and play with objects.
In terms of legs, newborns initially have limited control over them. However, between four to six months, babies begin to strengthen their leg muscles through activities like kicking, pushing against surfaces, and eventually bearing some weight while supported in a standing position.
Taking these developmental milestones into account, fingers and hands are typically among the first body parts that newborns learn to control as they grow up. The development of arm control follows, while leg control tends to be acquired later.
It's important to note that every child's development may slightly vary, and individual factors can influence the order in which these skills develop. It's always a good idea to consult with a pediatrician or child development specialist if you have concerns about your child's motor development.