3. Proprioception Flashcards
1
Q
What information do proprioceptors provide
A
Information about the position and movement of the body, signalling muscle stretch, tension and joint position.
2
Q
What do tendon receptors respond to?
A
Tendon tension
3
Q
What do joint receptors respond to?
A
The joint angle.
4
Q
Which part of the joint are type 1, 2, 3 and 4 joint receptors in?
A
Type 1: Joint capsule
Type 2: Joint capsule
Type 3: Ligament
Type 4: Joint capsule
5
Q
What do muscle spindles respond to?
A
Muscle stretch - passive, static and dynamic.
6
Q
What frequency do you need to vibrate muscle tendons to mimic the signals from a normal muscle stretch?
A
100 Hz.
7
Q
Where does visual-proprioceptive integration occur?
A
Brodmann’s area 5
