Cutaneous Senses (Noun)
Meaning
The faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands); "only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The cutaneous senses allow us to perceive the world around us through touch and pressure on the skin.
- The development of the cutaneous senses in infants is crucial for their cognitive and motor skills development.
- The cutaneous senses play a vital role in our ability to grasp and manipulate objects, as well as to maintain balance and posture.
- Damage to the cutaneous senses can result in impaired tactile perception and difficulties with everyday activities such as dressing and feeding.
- Research on the cutaneous senses has led to a greater understanding of the complex mechanisms involved in human perception and behavior.