Sensory pathways
Sensory innervation of the limbs may be considered to be divided into two pathways:
- the spinothalamic pathway which mediates pain and temperature sensation
- the posterior column pathway which mediates fine touch and proprioception
Sensory innervation of the face is described separately.
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