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Biology

Proprioception

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Proprioception operates continuously and subconsciously; you would fall over or fumble objects without it. Damage to proprioceptive nerves can make even simple movements impossible without constant visual monitoring.

Why this is interesting

Close your eyes and touch your nose. How did you know where your hand was without seeing it? That uncanny ability is your 'sixth sense'—proprioception.