Question

What would be the best example of a fine motor skill? a. Climbing to the top of a large hill b. Feeding yourself with a spoon c. Running in a race d. Crawling

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is

b. Feeding yourself with a spoon

Explanation:

There are two categories of motor skills, fine motor skills and gross motor skills

Fine motorskills also known as dexterity is the  synchronized use of small muscles like muscles in the wrists, hands and fingers along with the eyes. Fine motor skills are used for tasks like turning pages or using the computer key board that requires coordinated and precise movements. Human dexterity is reflected in the level of complexity of functions controlled by the nervous system.

Example of fine motor skill is Feeding yourself with a spoon while gross motor skill includes climbing to the top of a large hill spoon, running in a race and crawling