proprioception
/ˌproʊprioʊˈsɛpʃən/
noun
- The sense that tells your brain where your body parts are in space, without needing to look at them.
- After the injury, she had to do exercises to improve her proprioception and regain balance.
- Proprioception allows you to touch your nose with your eyes closed.
- Athletes rely on proprioception to coordinate their movements without looking at their limbs.
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