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Explain the proximodistal principle of development.

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  • The proximodistal principle describes the direction of development. 
  • It states that the development proceeds from the center of the body to outward. 
  • This means that the spinal cord develops before outer body parts. 
  • The child’s arms develop before the hands and the hands and feet develop before the fingers and toes.


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