Gross motor skills refer to motor skills that involve using larger muscles such as arms and legs to do bigger movements. For example, running on a treadmill requires gross motor skills. 

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Motor skills can be divided into two main types:
1. Fine Motor Skills
2. Gross Motor Skills 

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Fine motor skills refer to motor skills that involve using finger, toe, and eye muscles to coordinate different small actions. For example, drawing with a marker requires fine motor skills.

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