A learning goals checklist for you to keep in mind as you move through this module.

This chapter contains an orientation to this pain primer. What is pain, and why do we need it?

A short talk about defining pain, and the multidimensional nature of pain. In this video, I navigate to the IASP definitions of pain and nociception located here, as well as the McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form located here (you may need to login to your institution's library to view this). 

For your reading pleasure, enjoy this short chapter that summarizes the cost of pain.

This chapter by NOBA provides an introduction to touch and pain.

An impromptu chat about sensory paresthesia and phantoms. To view a short video from 2-Minute Neuroscience about the mechanisms of Phantom Limb, travel here.

My favorite podcast is called Ologies. In this episode titled "Dolorology," Dr. Rachel Zoffness is interviewed about the study of pain and treatments. A transcript of the podcast is available here. 

View the chapter on somatosensensory processes from Neuroscience Online, written by Dr. Patrick Dougherty. If you are in my class, pay special attention to the sections on sensory transduction, and the location and function of cutaneous receptors.

2-Minute Neuroscience succinctly summarizes information about touch receptors in this video.

Check out this chapter on somatosensensory processes from Neuroscience Online, also written by Dr. Patrick Dougherty. If you are in my class, pay special attention to the sections on decussation of sensory pathways, receptive fields of somatosensory neurons, and the topographical mapping section.  If you really want to impress your friends on friday night, go to this website by The Max Plank Florida Institute for Neursocience to map your own homunculus.