proprioceptor
proprioceptor Any receptor that is sensitive to movement, pressure, or stretching (see stretch receptor) within the body. Proprioceptors occurring in muscles, tendons, and ligaments are important for the coordination of muscular activity and the maintenance of balance and posture.
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