Neuromuscular knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
what is proprioception
A
Bodys ability to sense movement within joints and joint position. Providing internal feedback about body balance.
2
Q
where are muscle spindles located
A
Within muscle fibres
3
Q
What are muscle spindles role
A
To detect a full stretch of muscle so it can send a impulse to CNS in order to control the contraction to stop the muscle tearing.
4
Q
Where are Golgi tendons located
A
Tendon adjacent to myotenclinous junction
5
Q
What is the role of Golgi tendons.
A
Golgi tendons send signals to the CNS to release tension in motor neuron
