Self-sensors (nerve terminals) that give messages to the nervous system about movements and position of the body. Proprioceptors include muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs (which see).
a receptor located in muscles, tendons, or joints; it provides information about body position and movements
Sensory receptor that provides an animal with information about the relative position or movement of its body parts
sensory nerve terminals which give information concerning movements and position of the body. They occur chiefly in the muscles, tendons and labyrinth.
special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
a sensory nerve ending which detects information about bodily posture, stretch of muscles, etc
A sensory receptor that aids in judging body position and changes in position; Proprioceptors are located in muscles, joints, tendons and sensory hair cells in the balance organ of the inner ear; see proprioception.
A receptor located in muscles, tendons or joints that provides information about body movement and position.
A proprioceptor is a specialized sensory nerve ending that monitors internal changes in the body brought about by movement and muscular activity. Proprioceptors located in muscles and tendons transmit information that is used to coordinate muscular activity.
Sensory receptor providing information related to body position, mainly in muscles and tendons.
A sensory receptor neuron that detects limb or joint position, muscle length, or muscle tension.
