Muscle spindle function is:
Correct Answer: Length
Description: Ans. A. LengthFunctions of Muscle spindlea. Sensing and Maintaining normal muscle length (By Length servo and Follow up servo mechanism)b. Stretch Reflexc. Muscle tone (Due to Gamma efferent discharge)d. Body Posture (Postural reflex at spinal cord level)So both stretch and length are functions of muscle spindle but the primary function is maintenance of length.Pneumonic: Golgi tendon organ is for tension (t for tension, t for tendon) Muscle spindle is for length
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