_____ are proprioceptors located at the junction of a tendon and a muscle.
A) Muscle spindles
B) lamellated corpuscles (pacinian corpuscles)
C) Tendon organs
D) Extrafusal fibers

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Tendon organs, also known as Golgi tendon organs, are proprioceptors specifically located at the junctions of tendons and muscles. They are sensitive to changes in muscular tension and the rate of that change, playing a crucial role in the reflex adjustment of muscle contraction to maintain posture and protect muscles from damage.

_____ Are Proprioceptors Located at the Junction of a Tendon