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Schematic representation of major tactile pathway. Fibers conveying fine touch and proprioceptive sensations consolidate in the dorsal column of the spinal cord, ascending to the medulla oblongata. Those originating from the head unite with fibers from the rest of the body in the brainstem region, following the same path to the cerebral cortex. Image created using Biorender
