Somatosensory Cortex

Definition

The somatosensory cortex is an area at front of parietal lobes that processes sensory input from various body areas.

Related terms

Postcentral Gyrus: This is where primary somatosensory cortex is located, responsible for processing bodily sensations.

Thalamus:

A structure in middle of brain that relays sensory information to cerebral cortex.

Proprioception:

The sense of relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.