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MeSH Heading: Proprioception
Tree Number(s): F02.830.816.541; G07.888.750; G11.561.790.541
Unique ID: D011434
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011434
Scope Note: Sensory functions that transduce stimuli received by proprioceptive receptors in joints, tendons, muscles, and the INNER EAR into neural impulses to be transmitted to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Proprioception provides sense of stationary positions and movements of one's body parts, and is important in maintaining KINESTHESIA and POSTURAL BALANCE.
Entry Term(s): Labyrinthine Sense; Position Sense; Posture Sense; Sense of Equilibrium; Sense of Position; Vestibular Sense
NLM Classification #: WE 104
Previous Indexing: Equilibrium (1966-1972); Kinesthesis (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note: 73
History Note: 73
Date Established: 1973/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2020/06/09

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

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