ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY SPACE AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site gravireceptor A highly specialized receptor organ and nerve ending in the inner ear, joint, tendon, or muscle. Gravireceptors give the brain information about body position, equilibrium, direction of gravitational forces, and the sensation of "down" or "up." Related categories    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY    • SPACE AND AEROSPACE MEDICINE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP