noun
- a sensory receptor that detects the position and movement of the body or its parts
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- Proprioceptors in the muscles help maintain balance during movement.
- Damage to proprioceptors can affect coordination and spatial awareness.
- The inner ear contains proprioceptors that detect head position.
- Athletes rely on proprioceptors to perform precise movements.
- Physical therapy can help retrain proprioceptors after injury.
- Proprioceptors send signals to the brain about joint position.