muscle sense Flashcards
1
Q
proprioception
A
brains ability to know where our muscles are and what they are doing without having to look at them or be aware of them (ie. walking up steps without looking down)
2
Q
receptors also known as
A
stretch receptors/ proprioceptors/ muscle spindle
3
Q
receptors location
A
in muscles
4
Q
function of receptors
A
to detect changes in length of muscle as it is stretched
5
Q
sensory impulses generated by these receptors are interpreted by
A
the brain as a mental “picture” of where the muscle is
it can be taken advantage of because we dont always have to be aware of the muscle
6
Q
impulses for muscle sense are integrated in
A
parietal lobes
7
Q
cerebrum
A
conscious muscle sense
8
Q
cerebellum
A
nonconcious muscle sense
9
Q
impulses are used to in
A
coordination
