NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary somatosensory cortex (SI) consists of the postcentral gyrus and posterior paracentral lobule. The secondary cortex (SII) resides in the operculum of the parietal cortex. The posterior (superior) parietal cortex and part of the superior temporal gyrus contains the somatosensory association area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Function. The parietal lobe is vital for sensory perception and integration, including the management of taste, hearing, sight, touch, and smell. It is home to the brain’s primary somatic sensory cortex (see image 2), a region where the brain interprets input from other areas of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is the primary somatosensory cortex? The primary somatosensory cortex is located in a ridge of cortex called the postcentral gyrus, which is found in the parietal lobe. It is situated just posterior to the central sulcus, a prominent fissure that runs down the side of the cerebral cortex.