Which term describes the ability to perform precise movements with small muscles?

• A. Fine motor skills
• B. Gross motor skills
• C. Cardiovascular endurance
• D. Reaction time

Answer: (A)

Fine motor skills describe the ability to perform precise movements using small muscles, especially in the hands and fingers. This includes tasks like writing, tying shoes, cutting with scissors, or threading beads, which require careful control and coordination. Gross motor skills, in contrast, involve larger movements with big muscle groups—walking, running, jumping. Cardiovascular endurance is about the heart and lungs’ capacity during sustained activity, and reaction time is how quickly you respond to a stimulus. So, the term that best describes precision with small muscles is fine motor skills.