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11 Cards in this Set
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Ruffini Endings: Location |
fibrous layer of joint capsule |
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Ruffini Endings: Sensitivity |
Stretching of joint capsule; amplitude and velocity of joint position *Signial continuous states of touch and pressure -> Large A Beta fibers (30-70m/s) |
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Ruffini Endings: Primary distribution |
Greater density in proximal joints, particularly in capsular regions |
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Paciniform Endings: Location |
Fibrous layer of joint capsule |
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Paciniform Endings: Sensitivity |
High frequency vibration, acceleration, and high velocity changes in joint position -> A Beta fibers (30-70m/s) |
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Paciniform Endings: Primary distribution |
all joints |
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Golgi Ligament Endings: Location |
ligaments, adjacent to ligaments bony attachment |
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Golgi Ligament Endings: Sensitivity |
Tension or stretching on ligaments |
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Golgi Ligament Endings: Primary Distribution |
Majority of Joints |
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Free nerve endings: location |
Joint capsule, ligaments, synovium, and fat pads |
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Free nerve endings: sensitivity |
1) sensitive to non-noxious mechanical stresses
2) sensitive to noxious mechanical and biomechanical stimuli |
