Cutaneous sensation
/kjuteɪniʌs/ /sɛnseɪʃʌn/
1. [noun] - a sensation experienced in or arising from receptors of the skin See: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cutaneous+sensation ; Accessed May 19 2019 - a sensation localized on the skin including for example touches, tickle, itchiness, stinging (like a bee sting or from nettles)
Source: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cutaneous+sensation
Frequently Asked Questions
During a casual walk, why do you sometimes feel a slight tickle or stinging sensation on your foot when stepping on different surfaces?
The foot’s cutaneous sensation involves receptors in the skin that detect light touches, temperature changes, and minor irritations, helping you remain aware of varying textures and environmental factors on your foot.
How does knowing that 'cutis' is Latin for skin help us understand sensations experienced by the foot?
Understanding that 'cutis' means skin highlights that cutaneous sensation specifically refers to stimuli detected by the skin, underlining how the foot’s surface plays a key role in sensing touch, temperature, and slight discomfort.
How is the sensation of skin contact on the foot different from the feeling of movement or balance while walking?
Cutaneous sensation comes from skin receptors that detect light touches and changes in temperature, whereas feelings of movement or balance are detected by proprioceptors and sensors in muscles and joints, each contributing differently to overall foot awareness.