Physiology - Joint + Muscle Receptors Flashcards
1
Q
What do free nerve endings sense?
A
A. non-noxious mechanical stress
B. Noxious mechanical or biochemical stimuli
Two types
2
Q
What do Golgi Ligament endings sense?
A
Tension or stretch in ligaments
3
Q
What do Golgi-Mazzoni Corpuscles sense?
A
Compression of joint capsule
4
Q
What do Pacinian Corpuscles sense?
A
High frequency vibration, acceleration, and high velocity changes in joint position
5
Q
What do Ruffini Endings sense?
A
Stretching of joint capsule, amplitude and velocity of joint position
6
Q
What are 5 joint receptors?
A
- Free Nerve Endings
- Golgi Ligament Endings
- Golgi-Mazzoni Corpuscles
- Pacinican Corpuscles
- Ruffini Endings
7
Q
What are 2 muscle receptors?
A
- Golgi Tendon Organs
2. Muscle Spindles
8
Q
What do muscle Spindles sense?
A
Muscle length or rate of change in length
9
Q
What do Golgi Tendon Organs sense?
A
Muscle tension or rate of change of tension
10
Q
where are free nerve endings located? (4)
A
- joint capsule
- ligaments
- synovium
- fat pads
