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Balance and Coordination
Quick fact
The human body uses three separate systems—vision, the inner ear (vestibular), and sensors in your joints and muscles (proprioception)—to keep you upright. If even one is impaired, your balance can be thrown off dramatically.
Why this is interesting
You can stand on one foot without thinking much about it, but have you ever wondered why you don't simply topple over? The secret lies in a silent, split-second conversation between your senses and your muscles.