Muscle receptors Flashcards
1
Q
Where are muscle spindles located?
A
throughout muscle belly
2
Q
function of muscle spindles
A
send info about muscle length and/or rate of change in length
3
Q
GTO locations
A
- encapsulated sensory receptors through which muscle tendons pass immediately beyond attachments to muscle fibers
4
Q
GTO sensitivity
A
sensitive to tension, especially when produced from active muscle contraction
5
Q
GTO info
A
transmit info about tension and/or rate of change of tension within the muscle
6
Q
components of GTO
A
average of 10-15 muscle fibers connected in series
