Somatosensory

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Somatosensory

Somatosensory (pronunciation: /ˌsoʊmətoʊˈsɛnsəri/) is a term used in the field of neuroscience to describe the sensory modalities that are associated with the body. The term is derived from the Greek words 'soma' meaning body and 'sensory' meaning sensation.

Etymology

The term 'somatosensory' is a combination of two Greek words: 'soma' which means body, and 'sensory' which means sensation. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the sensory modalities that are associated with the body.

Definition

Somatosensory is a system in the body that is part of the sensory nervous system. It is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin, muscles, bones, joints, and other parts of the body. This system is involved in detecting touch, temperature, pain, and body position.

Related Terms

  • Sensory Receptors: These are specialized cells that detect changes in the environment and send this information to the brain.
  • Sensory Nervous System: This is the part of the nervous system that is responsible for processing sensory information.
  • Proprioception: This is the sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
  • Nociception: This is the sensory nervous system's response to certain harmful or potentially harmful stimuli.

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