proprioceptor
/ˌproʊprioʊˈsɛptər/
noun
- A sensory receptor in muscles, tendons, and joints that detects body position and movement.
- Damage to proprioceptors can make it hard to walk without looking at your feet.
- When you stretch, proprioceptors help your brain know how far your muscles are extending.
- Proprioceptors in your leg muscles send signals to your brain about the angle of your knee.
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