Muscle spindle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007704",
  "term": "Muscle spindle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specialized sensory receptor located within skeletal muscles that detects changes in muscle length and the rate of change of length. It consists of intrafusal muscle fibers enclosed in a connective tissue capsule, innervated by both sensory and motor neurons. This proprioceptor provides feedback to the central nervous system, contributing to muscle tone and coordination.",
  "synonyms": [
    "neuromuscular spindle"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "afferent",
    "efferent",
    "nerve fiber",
    "reflex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 884 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/muscle-spindle/"
}