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proprioceptor

proprioceptor A proprioceptor is a sensory nerve receptor in the body’s somatic system that responds to muscle contraction, joint movement, and changes in body position.

A proprioceptor is a sensory nerve receptor in the body’s somatic system that responds to muscle contraction, joint movement, and changes in body position. It helps detect where the body and its parts are in space.

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