Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What information is conveyed by type 1A fibers to the spine?
A
Length changes and absolute length of Muscle Spindles.
2
Q
What information is conveyed by type 2 fibers to the spine?
A
Absolute length of muscle spindles
3
Q
What information is conveyed by type 1B fibers to the spine?
A
Tension in Golgi Tendon Organs
4
Q
What does the principle of reciprocal innervation tell us about reflexes?
A
Activation of excitatory motor neurons typically inhibit activation of motor neurons that control the antagonistic muscle.
