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Motor Skills
Motor skills are abilities that enable individuals to move their bodies and manipulate objects. These skills are generally classified into two main categories: fine motor skills, which involve small, precise movements, and gross motor skills, which involve larger movements using major muscle groups.
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A child is focused on building a tall tower using small, interlocking blocks. To add a new block to the top, the child must carefully use their thumb and forefinger to grasp the block, orient it correctly, and press it firmly into place without toppling the structure. Which statement best distinguishes the primary physical ability required for placing the block from other abilities the child is using?