noun
- plural of kinesthesis; the sense of body position, movement, and balance; awareness of where your body is in space and how it is moving
Usage: technical/medical term; also called proprioception in some contexts
Examples
- Dancers rely on kinestheses to maintain balance and coordinate complex movements.
- Athletes develop heightened kinestheses through years of training and practice.
- Damage to the nerves can impair kinestheses, making it difficult to walk without looking at your feet.
- Yoga and tai chi help improve kinestheses and body awareness.
- The brain integrates kinestheses with visual information to navigate the environment.