Pain sensations in the skin, muscles, tendons, and joints that are carried on large nerve fibers are called ________.

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Somatic pain refers to pain sensations that come from the skin, muscles, tendons, and joints, and are carried on large nerve fibers. Visceral pain comes from internal organs and is carried on smaller nerve fibers, while referred pain is felt in an area away from the actual source of the pain. "Indigenous pain" is not a commonly used scientific term.

Pain Sensations in the Skin, Muscles, Tendons, and Joints That