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proprioceptor
[ proh-pree-uh-sep-ter ]
noun
- a receptor located in subcutaneous tissues, as muscles, tendons, and joints, that responds to stimuli produced within the body.
proprioceptor
/ ËŒ±è°ùəʊ±è°ùɪəˈ²õÉ›±è³ÙÉ™ /
noun
- physiol any receptor (as in the gut, blood vessels, muscles, etc) that supplies information about the state of the body Compare exteroceptor interoceptor
Derived Forms
- ËŒ±è°ù´Ç±è°ù¾±´Çˈ³¦±ð±è³Ù¾±±¹±ð, adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of proprioceptor1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of proprioceptor1
Example Sentences
Children with proprioceptor issues might slam a door rather than gently close it.
The senses most commonly out of sync are the vestibular, proprioceptor and tactile, Riley said.
The zip line can be used for proprioceptor issues because it builds core strength and for vestibular ones because the child’s feet must leave the ground.
One strategy that can help students with proprioceptor issues is to incorporate heavy work into their day, such as asking them to pass out books or take something to the office.
In addition to the familiar five senses, humans also have proprioceptor, vestibular and interoceptor senses, Fetty said.
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