Kinesthesia

Definition

Kinesthesia is the sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints. It enables the brain to track and control body movements without relying on visual cues.

Related terms

Proprioception:

The sensory perception that allows the body to perceive its own position in space.

Motor cortex: A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Sensory neurons: Nerve cells that are activated by sensory input from the environment, including stimuli internal to the body such as muscle stretch