Which statement about Core to Extremity movement is NOT true?

• A. It begins with midline stabilization.
• B. It starts with large core muscles.
• C. It ends with small distal muscles.
• D. It can rely on distal joints first.

Answer: (D)

Core to extremity movement emphasizes stabilizing the midline first, using large proximal muscles to create a solid base, and then progressively engaging distal muscles to complete the motion. This sequencing ensures a stable platform that efficiently transfers force from the trunk through to the limbs. Because of that order, movement should begin with midline stabilization and large core muscles, not with the small distal muscles. The statement that you can rely on distal joints first contradicts this pattern, so it is not true. In practice, you brace the core and engage hips and trunk before the arms or hands drive the movement, and you finish with the finer control from the distal muscles.