Which term best describes the action of using the whole hand to grasp objects, rather than pinching?

• A. Fist grip
• B. Isolated index finger
• C. Inferior pincer grip
• D. Self feeding

Answer: (A)

Using the whole hand to grasp objects is called a fist grip, often described as a palmar or power grip. It involves curling the fingers into the palm to hold the object securely, which is a gross motor skill typical before refined finger control develops. This is different from pinching, which relies on the thumb and forefinger to grip a small object, a fine motor skill.

Why this fits: the description emphasizes the entire hand rather than pinching with the thumb and index finger, so the fist grip is the best term.

Why the other options don’t fit: using only the index finger would be an isolated finger action, not a whole-hand grasp; the inferior pincer grip is a type of pinching; self feeding describes the act of feeding oneself, not the way the hand grasps objects.