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Golgi tendon organ
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The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) is a proprioceptor – a type of sensory receptor that senses changes in muscle tension. It lies at the interface between a muscle and its tendon known as the musculotendinous junction also known as the myotendinous junction. It provides the sensory component of the Golgi tendon reflex.
Mammalian tendon organ showing typical position in a muscle (left), neuronal connections in spinal cord (middle) and expanded schematic (right). The t
Mammalian tendon organ showing typical position in a muscle (left), neuronal connections in spinal cord (middle) and expanded schematic (right). The tendon organ is a stretch receptor that signals the force developed by the muscle. The sensory endings of the Ib afferent are entwined amongst the musculotendinous strands of 10-20 extrafusal muscle fibers. See an animated version.
Proprioception
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Proprioception is the sense of self-movement, force, and body position.
Schematics and images of limb proprioceptors in mammals (top) and insects (bottom)[clarification needed]
Schematics and images of limb proprioceptors in mammals (top) and insects (bottom)[clarification needed]