Crawling: Boy Aged 10 Months (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Part 1: Demonstrates how the limb movements alternate in crawling on all fours: the baby rests on one forearm to support his trunk off the surface as he reaches out confidently with the opposite arm. During a pause he rests his trunk between the abducted thighs. Part 2: Shows progression on all fours alternating with the ‘commando crawl’. Made from material shot in 1953. An Encyclopaedia Cinematographica film.
Language
English
Country
Germany
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 2, 1 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1955
Availability
Free loan to members
Notes
Archival interest.
Documentation
Booklet in German available.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
babies; child development; crawling

Credits

Director
H F R Prechtl

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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Phone
020 7383 6690
Fax
020 7388 2544
Address
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