CHAPTER 48
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Chapter 48: Somatic Sensation (General Sensory Pathways)
This chapter explains how sensory information (pain, touch, vibration, proprioception) is detected by receptors and transmitted to the brain.
It contrasts dorsal column–medial lemniscus (fine touch, vibration, proprioception) with spinothalamic pathways (pain, temperature).
Clinical correlations emphasize lesion localization, receptor function, and cortical sensory processing for exam-oriented diagnosis.