Tactile pad
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ O'Neil, D. (2007-06-08). "The Primates: Glossary of Terms". http://anthro.palomar.edu/primate/glossary.htm#tactile_pad. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
- ^ Givens, D. B. (2002). "Precision grip". Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. http://web.archive.org/web/20070807171431/http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/precise.htm. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
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