when is the golgi tendon organ activated examples
7 Revised 08/09/2015 The Reflex Mediated by the Golgi Tendon Organ If the muscle generates too much force, the Golgi tendon organ is activated. Through an inhibitory interneuron in the spinal cord this activation reduces the firing rate of motoneurons. This decreases muscle contraction and muscle force (Figure 8.8).olgi tendon organs (1b) are located in the tendon of the muscle. This puts these receptors in series with the muscle. In this position any force generated by the muscle pulls on the tendon. Thus the Golgi tendon organs are ideally positioned to sense the force the muscle exerts.