Somatosensory Cortex: Location, Function, and Role in Sensory Processing #3800225 (License: Personal Use)

This anatomical illustration depicts the human brain in lateral view, with the somatosensory cortex highlighted in blue along the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe. It serves as the primary cortical region for processing touch, pressure, temperature, and pain signals from the contralateral side of the body. The cortex is organized somatotopically, forming a sensory homunculus where body part representation correlates with innervation density.

Used in educational neuroscience resources, medical textbooks, and health websites to explain sensory processing pathways; matches user intent for learning brain anatomy, neurology basics, or preparing for exams like MCAT or USMLE.