Somatosensory system

complex system of sensory neurons and pathways that responds to changes at the surface or inside the body

perception achieved by touch

area of the skin which is supplied by a spinal nerve

sensual proximity or touching

proprioceptive sensory receptor organ that senses changes in muscle tension

part of the brain

philosophical thought experiment: “if a man born blind, who can feel the differences between shapes, is given the ability to see, could he distinguish those objects by sight?”

type of nerve fiber carrying sensory signals

ascending bundle of axons which cross in the brainstem

purported ability to "see" visuals via the skin

brain area

intense feeling caused by lack of touch