Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Primary somatosensory is a part of the main somatosensory system. The main sensory receptive area for the touch senses is primary sensory area. The somatic sensory cortex is located in parietal lobe.
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