Different parts of the body are not equally represented in the somatosensory cortex and the primary motor cortex.

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The somatosensory and motor cortices are organized in a way that certain body parts have a larger representation compared to others. This is known as the cortical homunculus or "body map". For example, the hands and face have a larger representation than the trunk and legs.

Different Parts of the Body Are Not Equally Represented in the Somatosensory