Proprioception and Control of Movement

Two Cups Experiment!

What do you think proprioception is?

Proprioception vs. Kinsethesis Proprioception: ______________ going to the

_______ about _______________ of the body Kinesthesis: sensory information going to the

brian about the movement of the body

***We are _________ of the constant ____________ being sent to the __________ to determine this***

Work with other _________________ to provide this information (ie. vision and hearing)

Considered the SIXTH SENSE

How Does This Work With Our Other Senses? …Let’s Find Out

Proprioceptors _______________________________ Specialized receptors located within

________ , _________ , and ___________ Provide ___________ info about the

state of _____________ , _____________ , _________ and ____________

Feedback system via _________ input from 4 sensory receptors…

Sensory Receptors involved in Proprioception1. ___________________________ (GTO)2. _________________________________3. _________________________________4. _________________________________

These 4 receptors ______ the ______ of _______ occurring in the body.They act as a _______________!

Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)

GTO Acts as a Safety Mechanism To Prevent Injury

HOW? … It Detects Tension Levels in the Muscle

Skin Receptors

Joint Mechanoreceptors

Muscle Spindles

Comparison of GTO’s & Muscle SpindlesGTO Muscle

SpindleLocation

Responds to

Sensory Neurons