Body image and perception are mediated by the brain from "summary" of Phantoms in the Brain by V. S. Ramachandran
The brain plays a crucial role in how we perceive our bodies. It acts as a mediator between our physical selves and our mental image of ourselves. This intricate relationship between the brain and body image is a fascinating subject of study in neuroscience. Our perception of our bodies is not solely based on sensory input from the external world. Instead, it is heavily influenced by the brain's interpretation of this input. The brain processes signals from various sensory systems, such as touch, vision, and proprioception, to create a coherent representation of the body. Neuroscientists have discovered that specific regions of the brain are dedicated to processing information related to body image. For example, the primary somatosensory cortex is respo...
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