Proprioceptors definitions Flashcards

Sensory receptors in the musculoskeletal system aiding in body position and movement awareness.

Located in skeletal muscles, these monitor muscle stretch using intrafusal fibers and sensory fibers.

Fibers within muscle spindles that are wrapped by sensory fibers to detect stretch.

Sensory nerve endings in tendons that monitor muscle tension to prevent damage.

Receptors in synovial joints monitoring joint position and stretch, including various corpuscles and nerve endings.

Part of joint kinesthetic receptors, these detect pressure and vibration in joints.

Receptors in joints that respond to sustained pressure and skin stretch.

Receptors that monitor tension in tendons, part of joint kinesthetic receptors.

Simple receptors in joints that detect pain and temperature changes.

Encloses muscle spindles, providing structure and protection.

A reflex action initiated by muscle spindles in response to excessive stretch.

A protective reflex initiated by Golgi tendon organs in response to excessive tension.

Joints containing fluid-filled cavities, housing various kinesthetic receptors.

Processes information from proprioceptors to coordinate body movements.