Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2014
After a craniocerebral injury a patient is unable to recognize objects by touch. What part of brain has been damaged?
Answer options
- Postcentral gyrus
- Cerebellum
- Precentral gyrus
- Occipital lobe
- Temporal lobe
Correct answer
Postcentral gyrus
Explanation
The lateral postcentral gyrus is a prominent structure in the 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.
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