Proprioception, also referred to as kinaesthesia, is the sense of self-movement, force, and body position. It is sometimes described as the “sixth sense”. Proprioception is mediated by proprioceptors, mechanosensory neurons located within muscles, tendons, and joints. Awareness of the position of your limbs and body in three- dimensional space. Also known as kinaesthesia, refers to the sense of self-movement and awareness of your body in relation to its surroundings.
