Fine motor skill
Fine Motor Skill
Fine motor skill (pronunciation: /faɪn 'moʊtər skɪl/) is the coordination of small muscle movements—usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes. The complex levels of manual dexterity that humans exhibit can be attributed to and demonstrated in tasks controlled by this skill. Fine motor skills aid in the growth of intelligence and develop gradually.
Etymology
The term "fine motor skill" is a combination of the words "fine" and "motor". "Fine" is derived from the Latin word "finis" meaning end or extreme, and "motor" comes from the Latin word "motorius" meaning moving or capable of moving. The term "skill" comes from the Old Norse word "skil" meaning discernment or knowledge.
Related Terms
- Gross Motor Skill: These are the abilities required in order to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting, crawling, and other activities.
- Motor Learning: This is a relatively permanent change in the ability to execute a motor skill as a result of practice or experience.
- Motor Control: This is the systematic regulation of movement in organisms that possess a nervous system.
- Motor Coordination: This is the combination of body movements created with the kinematic (such as spatial direction) and kinetic (force) parameters that result in intended actions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fine motor skill
- Wikipedia's article - Fine motor skill
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