somatosensory cortex

primary somatic sensory cortex

Area of the parietal lobe concerned with receiving general sensations. It lies posterior to the central sulcus.

Type Organ
Latin Name primary somatic sensory cortex
FMA ID 242642

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What is the somatosensory cortex?
Area of the parietal lobe concerned with receiving general sensations. It lies posterior to the central sulcus.
What is the Latin name for the somatosensory cortex?
The Latin name for the somatosensory cortex is primary somatic sensory cortex.

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