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In the motor development of a child, when is the antigravity neck flexion achieved?
  1. 3 months
  2. 4 months
  3. 5 months
  4. 6 months
Explanation
Answer: C - The antigravity neck flexion is achieved at 5 months.

Though the neck control starts at the 3 months of age, the antigravity movement occurs only at 5 months of age. At 3 months, the child can lift the head to 45 degrees from prone. At 4 months, the child can lift the head up to 90 degrees from prone.
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