Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Sensory Modalities01:15

Sensory Modalities

Sensation typically is the process by which the sensory receptors and sense organs detect stimuli from the internal and external environment and transmit this information to the central nervous system for processing.
General senses refer to the broad category of sensory information detected by receptors in the body and can be further grouped into somatic and visceral senses. Somatic sensations include touch, pressure, temperature, and pain and are essential for navigating our environment and...
Introduction to Special Senses01:26

Introduction to Special Senses

Sensory receptors play an integral part in comprehending our external and internal environments. They receive diverse stimuli, converting them into the nervous system's electrochemical signals. This conversion occurs as the stimulus alters the sensory neuron's cell membrane potential, instigating the generation of an action potential. This action potential is subsequently transmitted to the central nervous system (CNS), which integrates with other sensory data or higher cognitive functions.
What is a Sensory System?01:31

What is a Sensory System?

Sensory systems detect stimuli—such as light and sound waves—and transduce them into neural signals that can be interpreted by the nervous system. In addition to external stimuli detected by the senses, some sensory systems detect internal stimuli—such as the proprioceptors in muscles and tendons that send feedback about limb position.
Synesthesia01:27

Synesthesia

Synesthesia is a remarkable condition where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. People with synesthesia experience a blending or crossing of their senses, such as sight and sound, leading to cross-modal sensations. In this condition, the stimulation of one sense, such as hearing a number or musical note, triggers an experience of another sense, like sensing a specific color, taste, or smell. People...
Sensory Perception: Organization of the Somatosensory System01:11

Sensory Perception: Organization of the Somatosensory System

The somatosensory system is the central and peripheral nervous system component that senses and processes touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and body position or proprioception. The process of sensation takes place at three levels:
The receptor level:
The receptor level is the first stage of sensation. It involves the detection of a stimulus by specialized sensory receptors. The stimulus must arrive within the receptor's receptive field. Next, the receptor converts the energy of the stimulus...
Somatosensation01:33

Somatosensation

The somatosensory system relays sensory information from the skin, mucous membranes, limbs, and joints. Somatosensation is more familiarly known as the sense of touch. A typical somatosensory pathway includes three types of long neurons: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary neurons have cell bodies located near the spinal cord in groups of neurons called dorsal root ganglia. The sensory neurons of ganglia innervate designated areas of skin called dermatomes.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Left Atrial Septal Pouch as a Potential Source of Embolism.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026
Same author

Automated screening for clinically ascertained loss of cerebral functions in patients with severe brain injury-study protocol for a cluster-randomized interventional trial.

Trials·2025
Same author

Teleneurology expertise in intensive care units across Germany - a nationwide survey.

Neurological research and practice·2025
Same author

Distinct Epitopes Are Associated With Clinical Phenotypes in Autoimmune Nodopathies With Anti-Contactin1 Autoantibodies.

Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation·2025
Same author

Brain Perfusion Scintigraphy in the Diagnostic Toolbox for the Confirmation of Brain Death: Practical Aspects and Examination Protocol.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Correction: Outcomes After Decompressive Surgery for Severe Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Associated or Not Associated with Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia: A Multicenter Cohort Study.

Neurocritical care·2025
Same journal

Preface.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
Same journal

Hypocretin/Orexin, Sleep and Alzheimer's Disease.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
Same journal

Sleep and Metabolism: Implication of Lateral Hypothalamic Neurons.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
Same journal

The Insomnia-Addiction Positive Feedback Loop: Role of the Orexin System.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
Same journal

Heterogeneity of Hypocretin/Orexin Neurons.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
Same journal

Hypocretin/Orexin Receptor Pharmacology and Sleep Phases.

Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience·2021
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 24, 2026

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
09:13

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published on: April 22, 2015

Sensory syndromes.

Carsten M Klingner1, Otto W Witte, Albrecht Günther

  • 1Hans Berger Department of Neurology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.

Frontiers of Neurology and Neuroscience
|March 2, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Stroke survivors often experience somatosensory deficits, impacting daily life. Early diagnosis and emerging therapies show promise for improving sensory and motor function post-stroke.

More Related Videos

Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers
09:34

Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers

Published on: August 15, 2019

Training Synesthetic Letter-color Associations by Reading in Color
10:27

Training Synesthetic Letter-color Associations by Reading in Color

Published on: February 20, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 24, 2026

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
09:13

Testing Sensory and Multisensory Function in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Published on: April 22, 2015

Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers
09:34

Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers

Published on: August 15, 2019

Training Synesthetic Letter-color Associations by Reading in Color
10:27

Training Synesthetic Letter-color Associations by Reading in Color

Published on: February 20, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Somatosensory deficit syndromes affect approximately 80% of stroke survivors, significantly impairing environmental interaction, quality of life, and safety.
  • These sensory impairments manifest diversely, affecting multiple modalities or specific submodalities across various body regions.
  • Specific stroke locations, including the brainstem, thalamus, and corticoparietal cortex, are associated with distinct sensory syndromes identifiable through neurological examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic strategies for somatosensory syndromes following stroke.
  • To highlight the relationship between stroke location and specific sensory deficit patterns.
  • To discuss the potential of specialized sensory interventions in stroke rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and neurological examination findings in stroke-induced somatosensory deficits.
  • Analysis of stroke localization (brainstem, thalamus, corticoparietal cortex) and associated sensory syndromes.
  • Synthesis of current evidence on sensory recovery and the efficacy of specialized interventions.

Main Results:

  • Somatosensory deficits are a prevalent post-stroke complication with varied clinical presentations.
  • Neurological examination allows for the differentiation of sensory syndromes and localization of the stroke.
  • While spontaneous recovery occurs, specialized sensory interventions may enhance somatosensory and motor function recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding somatosensory syndromes is crucial for accurate stroke diagnosis and patient management.
  • Targeted rehabilitation strategies, including specialized sensory interventions, hold potential for improving functional outcomes in stroke survivors.
  • Further research into the mechanisms and efficacy of sensory interventions is warranted.