Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009470
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009470
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Muscle Spindles

Definitions
Skeletal muscle structures that function as the MECHANORECEPTORS responsible for the stretch or myotactic reflex (REFLEX, STRETCH). They are composed of a bundle of encapsulated SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS, i.e., the intrafusal fibers (nuclear bag 1 fibers, nuclear bag 2 fibers, and nuclear chain fibers) innervated by SENSORY NEURONS.
Synonyms
Spindle, Neuromuscular
Spindle, Muscle
Neuromuscular Spindle
Spindles, Neuromuscular
Stretch Receptor, Muscle
Muscle Stretch Receptors
Stretch Receptors, Muscle
Muscle Spindle
Receptors, Stretch, Muscle
Neuromuscular Spindles
Receptor, Muscle Stretch
Spindles, Muscle
Muscle Stretch Receptor
Receptors, Muscle Stretch
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