GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common types of proprioceptors are: muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs (junction between muscle and tendon), joint receptors, vestibular system, and skin. Each of these proprioceptors has different sensory responses. The images in this section show the organ which is affected by proprioceptors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Much as muscle receptors are sensitive to muscle stretch, tendon receptors (referred to as Golgi tendon organs) are sensitive to tendon stretch and provide information about muscle force. Because tendons are arranged in series with the muscles, so too are tendon receptors.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) (also called Golgi organ, tendon organ, neurotendinous organ or neurotendinous spindle) is a proprioceptor – a type of sensory receptor that senses changes in muscle tension.