muscle spindle
muscle stretch receptor
The sensory organs in muscle that are involved in the stretch reflex.
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| Tipo | Muscle |
| Sistema corporal | Nervous |
| Estrutura pai | anatomical structure |
| Nome latino | muscle stretch receptor |
| FMA ID | 83607 |
Sub-estruturas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the muscle spindle?
The sensory organs in muscle that are involved in the stretch reflex.
What body system is the muscle spindle part of?
The muscle spindle is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the muscle spindle?
The Latin name for the muscle spindle is muscle stretch receptor.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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