Tactile_pad

Tactile pad

Tactile pad

Area of skin particularly sensitive to pressure, temperature, or pain

A tactile pad is an area of skin that is particularly sensitive to pressure, temperature, or pain. Tactile pads are characterized by high concentrations of free nerve endings.[1] In primates, the last phalanges in the fingers and toes have tactile pads, allowing very accurate manipulation of objects. This precision grip was an important evolutionary advance in primates.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    O'Neil, D. (2007-06-08). "The Primates: Glossary of Terms". Retrieved 2008-06-03.
  2. [2]
    Givens, D. B. (2002). "Precision grip". Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
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