stretch receptor

stretch receptor
stretch receptor n MUSCLE SPINDLE

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a cell or group of cells found between muscle fibres that responds to stretching of the muscle by transmitting impulses to the central nervous system through the sensory nerves. Stretch receptors are part of the proprioceptor system necessary for the performance of coordinated muscular activity.

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a sense organ in a muscle or tendon that responds to elongation; see Golgi tendon organ under organ and muscle spindle under spindle.

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