Proprioceptive
Proprioceptive
Proprioceptive (pronunciation: pro-pri-o-cep-tive) is a term used in the field of neuroscience and physiology to describe the sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
Etymology
The term "proprioceptive" is derived from the Latin words "proprius," meaning "one's own," and "capere," which translates to "to take or grasp." Thus, proprioceptive essentially refers to the perception or understanding of one's own body and its movements.
Related Terms
- Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- Kinesthesia: The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.
- Vestibular system: The sensory system that contributes to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.
- Somatosensory system: The sensory system that provides the higher brain centers with information about the state of the body itself and its environment.
- Motor control: The process by which humans and animals use their brain/cognition to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proprioceptive
- Wikipedia's article - Proprioceptive
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