intrafusal

/ɪnˈtræfjuːsəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or being a muscle spindle, especially one that is part of a muscle spindle in the muscle.

“The intrafusal fibers in the muscle spindle were found to play a crucial role in proprioception.”

2. noun

A muscle spindle in a muscle, especially one that is intrafusal.

“The intrafusal muscle spindles are highly sensitive to changes in muscle length.”

Synonyms

  • intrafusal muscle spindle
  • muscle spindle

Antonyms

  • extrafusal