Body Senses Flashcards
1
Q
There are 3 types of body senses, what are they?
A
- Vestibular Sense
- Kinesthetic Sense
- Cutaneous sense
2
Q
What does the Vestibular sense involve?
A
Orientation with respect to gravity (movement and balance)
3
Q
What does the Kinesthetic sense involve?
A
Receptors in the joints & muscles for the body position & muscle coordination
4
Q
What does the Cutaneous sense involve?
A
Receptors in the skin that responds to temperature, pressure, & pain
