If sitting with the legs crossed,sensory loss will eventually occur.(Part of the limb will "fall asleep.")In what order will this loss occur? (Hint: compression of a nerve affects function in order according to axon diameter and myelination;largest diameter myelinated axons are affected first)

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When a person stands up after prolonged sitting with the legs crossed,occasionally,the person finds that part of the limb has "fallen asleep." The sensory loss proceeds in the following order: 1.conscious proprioception and discriminative touch;2.cold;3.fast pain;4.heat;and 5.slow pain.

If Sitting with the Legs Crossed,sensory Loss Will Eventually Occur