PSY/CS330 Human Factors
01/11/2001
Day 1-7
Proprioception: Sensing Muscle Condition and Limb Position - 2
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uSensory Endings in Tendons
lGolgi Tendon Organ: determines stretch and tension.
uSensory Endings in Joints
lfree nerve endings and Pacinian Corpuscles
usense pressure and release from pressure due to change in joint angle.
uonly sensitive to extreme angles.
uskin supplements joint receptors.