Golgi Tendon Organs
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Golgi tendon organs are proprioceptive sensory receptors occurring in tendons close the muscle attachments (musculotendinous junction) that are involved in reflexes that help to maintain posture. Its is believed that golgi tendon discharges during extreme tension on a muscles to inhibit contraction both in the muscle contracted and the entire functional muscle group in question. May provide a protective mechanism against muscle or joint damage due to extreme contraction. See also autogenic inhibition.
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