Use Skin Stretch to Know Your Body's PositionYour skin sends signals to your brain about your movements.

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Practical Body Science

Proprioception, your sense of body position, isn't just from muscles and joints. A web of sensory information from your skin also plays a crucial role. Mechanoreceptors in the skin detect stretching when you move, sending this feedback to the brain. This cutaneous information complements signals from other sources, creating a more complete map of your body in space. This helps you guide movements, maintain balance, and navigate the world without constantly needing to look at your limbs.