What form of sensory input allows the body to sense position, motion, and sensations of muscles and joints?
a. mechanoreception
b. joint receptors
c. proprioception
d. balance
Answer: c. proprioception
Sensory input that allows the body to sense position, motion and sensations of muscles and joints is called proprioception. Mechanoreceptors provide information to the nervous system to inform muscle and joints and allow efficient movement.