Golgi Tendon Organ

How it works

Highlighted claims

• The Golgi tendon organ is a specialized sensory structure embedded in each tendon that continuously monitors mechanical load on the muscle. — Apple Cider Vinegar for Muscle Spasms and Cramps
• Tension information from the Golgi tendon organ travels from the tendon through the spinal column to the brain and back down to the muscle to regulate force. — Apple Cider Vinegar for Muscle Spasms and Cramps
• The neuromuscular feedback loop depends on both electrical signals carried by electrolyte minerals and chemical messengers that bridge the nerve-muscle gap. — Apple Cider Vinegar for Muscle Spasms and Cramps