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Proprioceptive Sensations

Golgi tendon organ

Golgi tendon organ

The Golgi tendon organ contributes to the Golgi tendon reflex and provides proprioceptive information about joint position. 

This is a drawing of the Golgi tendon organ. The Golgi tendon organ contributes to the Golgi tendon reflex and provides proprioceptive information about joint position. The drawing shows tendon bundles and nerve fibers with the Golgi organ attached to them and spread throughout the nerves and tendon.

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