Fine Motor
Fine motor skills generally refer to the purposeful and controlled movements of the small muscles of the fingers and hands. These movements usually coordinate with the larger muscles of the arms and trunk for stability and with the eyes for eye-hand coordination.
Fine motor skills generally refer to the purposeful and controlled movements of the small muscles of the fingers and hands. These movements usually coordinate with the larger muscles of the arms and trunk for stability and with the eyes for eye-hand coordination.
Children develop fine motor skills in a step-by-step progression in partnership with increasing gross motor control. Development occurs at an uneven pace, with periods of little progression. Typically, this is part of normal development; however, if you think your child may have a delay in his/her fine motor skills, contact your physician for more information regarding occupational therapy services.
Children develop fine motor skills in a step-by-step progression in partnership with increasing gross motor control. Development occurs at an uneven pace, with periods of little progression. Typically, this is part of normal development; however, if you think your child may have a delay in his/her fine motor skills, contact your physician for more information regarding occupational therapy services.
There are many muscles that are responsible for the movements in the hand. To be exact, there are a total of 34 muscles that move the palm, fingers and thumb. Our fingers do not have any muscles inside; their movements come from the tendons of all the muscles in the palm and forearm. Nine individual muscles control the thumb alone!
There are many muscles that are responsible for the movements in the hand. To be exact, there are a total of 34 muscles that move the palm, fingers and thumb. Our fingers do not have any muscles inside; their movements come from the tendons of all the muscles in the palm and forearm. Nine individual muscles control the thumb alone!
Many children naturally develop adequate strength in all of these muscles to practice the fine motor skills needed to manipulate toys, dress themselves, and use a pencil and scissors. Some do not acquire these skills as easily, and therefore need a little extra attention, encouragement and support.
Many children naturally develop adequate strength in all of these muscles to practice the fine motor skills needed to manipulate toys, dress themselves, and use a pencil and scissors. Some do not acquire these skills as easily, and therefore need a little extra attention, encouragement and support.
Remember that gross motor development needs to be strong in order to support fine motor development & that vision should be checked yearly.
Remember that gross motor development needs to be strong in order to support fine motor development & that vision should be checked yearly.
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