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A muscle spindle is a proprioceptor located within skeletal muscle that detects changes in muscle length and the rate of stretch, playing a crucial role in proprioception, muscle tone maintenance, and the stretch reflex. It consists of intrafusal fibers, which are innervated by sensory and motor nerve fibers, allowing it to respond to muscle stretch. In contrast to the Golgi tendon organ, which senses muscle tension, muscle spindles primarily facilitate the stretch reflex to prevent overstretching injuries.
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