Associations to the word «Proprioceptor»

Wiktionary

PROPRIOCEPTOR, noun. (anatomy) A nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor in muscles, tendons, joints and the inner ear; they respond to movement and position

Dictionary definition

PROPRIOCEPTOR, noun. Special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body.

Wise words

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