Primary somatosensory cortex is located in
A) the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe.
B) the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe.
C) the fusiform gyrus of the temporal lobe.
D) Heschl's gyrus of the temporal lobe.

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The primary somatosensory cortex is located in the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe. This is where sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints is processed.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex Is Located in