The secondary somatosensory cortex lies in the upper bank of the lateral sulcus (parietal operculum), just below the face area of the primary somatosensory cortex. It receives touch and pain information from both sides of the body.
| Location | Parietal operculum, upper wall of the lateral sulcus |
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| Blood Supply | Middle cerebral artery |
Recognises objects by touch, integrates touch from both sides and contributes to pain perception.
Damage can cause difficulty recognising objects by touch (tactile agnosia). It is involved in the experience of pain along with the insula.
Inability to recognise objects by touch despite intact basic sensation.
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