Kinesthetic
Kinesthetic
Kinesthetic (pronounced: /kɪnɪsˈθɛtɪk/), also known as kinesthesia or proprioception, refers to the awareness of the position and movement of the body parts. It is derived from the Greek words "kinesis" (movement) and "aisthesis" (sensation).
Etymology
The term "kinesthetic" is derived from the Greek words "kinesis" (meaning movement) and "aisthesis" (meaning sensation). It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the sensory perception of one's own body movements.
Related Terms
- Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- Vestibular System: The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.
- Motor Control: The process by which humans and animals use their brain/cognition to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.
- Sensory Integration: The process by which the brain organizes and interprets external stimuli such as movement, touch, and spatial awareness.
- Tactile: Pertaining to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and manipulation of objects using the senses of touch and proprioception.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kinesthetic
- Wikipedia's article - Kinesthetic
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