Golgi tendon organ

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf sensory receptor
proprioceptor
gptkbp:afferentNerveFiberType gptkb:Ib_afferent_fiber
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Camillo_Golgi
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1898
gptkbp:foundIn humans
mammals
gptkbp:function detects changes in muscle tension
prevents muscle damage from excessive force
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Golgi tendon organ
gptkbp:inhibitedBy gptkb:alpha_motor_neuron
gptkbp:involvedIn reflex arc
autogenic inhibition
gptkbp:locatedIn tendons
gptkbp:modulatedBy muscle force
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Camillo_Golgi
gptkbp:partOf musculoskeletal system
gptkbp:response muscle contraction
gptkbp:sendsSignalTo gptkb:spinal_cord
gptkbp:structure encapsulated nerve ending
gptkbp:type mechanoreceptor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Camillo_Golgi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6