Definition

The ability to sense the position and movement of your body parts without looking at them.

Example

Athletes often rely on proprioception to improve their balance and coordination during sports.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of proprioception?

Yeah, it’s about how we sense our body’s position, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how our body knows where it is without looking.

Totally! I think it’s essential for activities like dancing or sports.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proprioception is formed from "proprius" (meaning one's own) and "ceptio" (from "capere", meaning to seize or take). The word refers to the body's ability to perceive its own position and movement in space, essentially how we sense our own body parts without looking at them.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one's own' ('proprius') and 'to seize' ('capere') to remember that proprioception is about sensing the position and movement of your own body.

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