Somatotopic organization of gentle touch processing in the posterior insular cortex.

A network of thin (C and A delta) afferents relays various signals related to the physiological condition of the body, including sensations of gentle touch, pain, and temperature changes. Such afferents project to the insular cortex, where a somatotopic organization of responses to noxious and cooli...

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Main Authors: Björnsdotter, M, Löken, L, Olausson, H, Vallbo, A, Wessberg, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009