Touch and the body: The role of the somatosensory cortex in tactile awareness
This review addresses the role of early sensory areas in the awareness of tactile information in humans. The results of recent studies dealing with this important topic are critically discussed: In particular, we report on evidence from neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, and behavioral...
Main Authors: | Gallace, A, Spence, C |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2010
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