Golgi Tendon Organs Flashcards
1
Q
Where are golgi tendon organs located?
A
Muscle tendons
2
Q
What do golgi tendon organs consist of?
A
Nerve endings intertwined with collagen fibers of the tendon
3
Q
What happens when the tendon is stretched?
A
- Nerve ending deforms
- Sends message via Ib nerve fiber
4
Q
When the tendon is stretched, what information is provided to the CNS?
A
Muscle force
5
Q
What kind of effect do golgi tendon organs have on alpha motor neurons?
A
Inhibitory
6
Q
Golgi tendon organs _____ muscle contraction
A
Inhibits
