Sensations

Question 1

Barognosis

Answer 1

Perceive the weight of different objects in the hand.

Question 2

Deep Pain

Answer 2

Squeeze the forearm or calf muscle

Question 3

Graphesthesia

Answer 3

Identify a number or letter drawn on the skin without visual input.

Question 4

Kinesthesia

Answer 4

Identify direction and extent of MVMT of a joint or body part.

Question 5

Light Touch

Answer 5

Perceive touch light pressure or use of a cotton ball.

Question 6

Localization

Answer 6

Ability to identify the exact location of light touch on the body using a verbal response or gesturing.

Question 7

Proprioception

Answer 7

Identify a static position of an extremity or body part.

Question 8

Sternognosis

Answer 8

Identify an object without sight.

Question 9

Superficial Pain

Answer 9

Perceive noxious stimulus using a pen cap, paper clip end or pin.

Question 10

Temperature

Answer 10

Perceive warm and cold test tubes.

Question 11

Two-Point Discrimination

Answer 11

Using a two point caliper on the skin, identify one or two points without visual input.

Question 12

Vibration

Answer 12

Perceive vibration or pain through a tuning fork.