proprioception

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.

   “[…] it is achieved through a neuromuscular feedback system known as proprioception or kinaesthetic awareness, as well as through an auditory control system in which the ear monitors the sound and makes […]”

   “Sometimes referred to as our sixth sense, proprioception is what helps high-level athletes take a penalty without looking at the ball, or orient themselves in the air while doing a twisting somersault.”