Which of the following is an example of fine motor skills?

• A. Walking a mile, running, jumping.
• B. Lifting heavy boxes.
• C. Opening medicine packages, writing symptoms, administering injections, performing dressing changes.
• D. Performing a range of motion, sitting, standing.

Answer: (C)

Fine motor skills involve small, precise movements of the hands and fingers, with good hand-eye coordination. Opening medicine packages requires careful finger manipulation and grip control, writing symptoms relies on a precise pencil grip and fine finger movements, administering injections needs steady hand control and delicate skin handling, and performing dressing changes involves manipulating small materials with the fingers. These tasks illustrate the delicate, coordinated hand movements that define fine motor control. In contrast, walking, running, and jumping use large muscle groups in the legs and core (gross motor skills), lifting heavy boxes uses broad, strength-oriented movements, and range-of-motion activities along with sitting and standing focus on larger-scale body movement and posture rather than fine finger work.