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GOLGI TENDON ORGAN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A mechanoreceptor located at the junction of the muscle and tendon, playing an important part in the reflex regulation of motor unit activity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Mécanorécepteur disposé dans les tendons ou à la jonction musculo-tendineuse, agissant sur la tension du muscle ou la force de sa contraction.

Spanish

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