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pro·pri·o·cep·tion

This is the type of word that if you didn't know it existed, you wouldn't even really think to expand on the potential of how you can explore it.

Proprioception refers to the perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body. "exercises to improve balance and proprioception"

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

a basic example, of proprioception, is someone closing their eyes and touching their nose with their index finger.

Other examples of proprioception include: Knowing whether feet are on soft grass or hard cement without looking (even while wearing shoes) and Balancing on one leg.

Proprioception