👉 Somatosensory refers to sensory information that is associated with the body's sense of touch, and it can be broken down into two main types: proprioceptive and motoric. Proprioceptive information refers to information about the position and orientation of the body relative to an external environment, such as a wall or object. Motoric information refers to information about how the body moves in response to stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, or sound. Somatosensory is important for navigation and survival
