How Does the Brain Maintain Balance?
Learn how the inner-ear vestibular system, vision, proprioception, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal pathways work together to stabilize gaze and posture.
Learn how the inner-ear vestibular system, vision, proprioception, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal pathways work together to stabilize gaze and posture.
What Is Proprioception? Introduction How can you touch your nose with your eyes closed? How do you walk without constantly looking at your feet? How can you type on a keyboard without watching every finger? These abilities depend on proprioception, often called the body’s “sixth sense.” Proprioception is the sensory system that continuously informs the…