<P> The postcentral gyrus is a prominent gyrus in the lateral parietal lobe of the human brain . It is the location of the primary somatosensory cortex , the main sensory receptive area for the sense of touch . Like other sensory areas , there is a map of sensory space in this location , called the sensory homunculus . </P>
<P> The postcentral gyrus is a prominent gyrus in the lateral parietal lobe of the human brain . It is the location of the primary somatosensory cortex , the main sensory receptive area for the sense of touch . Like other sensory areas , there is a map of sensory space in this location , called the sensory homunculus . </P>
where is the primary somatosensory area of the cerebral hemisphere found
where is the primary somatosensory area of the cerebral hemisphere found
postcentral gyrus
postcentral gyrus