Muscle spindles are specialized fibers involved in:
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Correct answer: Proprioception (sensing stretch and position)
Muscle spindles contain intrafusal muscle fibers and sensory nerve endings. They act as stretch receptors, providing the central nervous system with information about muscle length and the rate of change in length.
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