Muscle Spindles vs. Golgi Tendon Organs Explained in 4 minutes!


Muscle Spindles Sense Muscle Stretch and Cause Muscle Activation

Golgi Tendon Organs Sense Tendon Stretch (from muscle contraction) and Cause Muscle Relaxation


*There are different types of muscle spindles but this is just a basic explanation

00:08 Muscle Spindle Anatomy (Sensory Intrafusal Fibers)
00:51 Muscle Spindle Function
01:36 Muscle Spindle Practical Application Example
01:52 Golgi Tendon Organ Function
03:11 Quick Differentiation Between Spindle and GTO

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