Perception And Proprioception In Relation To Masticatory Act

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/667

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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.

Perception, proprioception,Stimuli.