the sensation of movement or strain in muscles, tendons, and joints; muscle sense. Also kinaesthesia, kin·es·the·sis [kin-uhs-thee sis].

What does Kinaesthesia mean?

kinaesthesis, US kinesthesia or US kinesthesis

/ (ˌkɪnɪsˈθiːzɪə, ˌkaɪn-) / noun. the sensation by which bodily position, weight, muscle tension, and movement are perceivedAlso called: muscle sense.

What is the difference between proprioception and Kinesthesia?

Proprioception is the awareness of joint position, whereas kinesthesia is the cognizance of joint movement.