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Tip of the tongue
Finger tips
Lips
Side of the tongue
Palm
Forehead
Back of the hand
Top of the feet
Back
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Minimum distance between two points of simulation (mm)
Different body parts
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Figure 3.21 Spatial discrimination
function. Considering the anatomical location (notion of space) of the mechanorecep-
tors and the nature of information that they transmit
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, we can differentiate between
two different sensory levels:
Proprioceptive mechanoreceptors
Proprioceptive mechanoreceptors play a predominant role in measuring the movements
and tension in muscles, tendons and joints and are located at these levels ...