Perception And Proprioception In Relation To Masticatory Act
M. BejoyMony1, B.Hemasathya1, Suresh Mitthra21Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Chennai – 600127. 2 Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100
Abstract: Perceptionis the consciousmentalregistration of a sensorystimulus. It involves interpretation of often ambiguous, insufficient, or overwhelming information in the light of your knowledge, beliefs, goals and expectations. Proprioception means” awareness of oneself”2.It keeps us aware of the position of the body, extremities, mandible etc proprioceptor impulses participate in reflex adjustments. They are group of enteroreceptors that provide information regarding the position of parts of body in space and the receptors of posture and movements .They are highly specialized types of mechanoreceptor ( consist of the terminal dendrites of sensory neurons and are encapsulated in structures of connective tissue or free) responding to tension or movement included by associated structures.
Keywords: Perception, proprioception,Stimuli. Back to TOC