Golgi tendons Flashcards
1
Q
what is the location of Golgi tendons
A
within the collagen fibres of tendons and within joint capsules
2
Q
what is the structure of gold tendon organs
A
small bundles of tendon fibres closed in a layered capsule with dendrites coiling between and around the fibres
3
Q
what is the function of a Golgi tendon organ
A
tells how much tension the muscle is exerting
4
Q
what is the reflex of a Golgi tendon organ
A
causes relaxation before the tendon tension becomes high enough to cause damage
