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Sensory strip

British pronunciation/sˈɛnsəɹˌi stɹˈɪp/
American pronunciation/sˈɛnsɚɹi stɹˈɪp/
Sensory strip
[NOUN]
1

a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body

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What is "sensory strip"?

The sensory strip, also known as the primary somatosensory cortex, is a region located in the parietal lobe of the brain. It is responsible for processing and interpreting sensory information from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations. The sensory strip plays a crucial role in our perception of the external world and our awareness of our own body.

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