Sensory Area
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Jul 2nd, 2025
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The sensory area of the brain or somatosensory cortex is the side of the brain that receives and analyzes sensory impulses from all parts of the body.
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