Template:Sensory Nerve Fibres
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- Characteristics of sensory nerve fibres
| Sensory fibre | Myelinated axons | Diameter (ยตm) | Conduction velocity (m/s) | Myelin | Sensory information | Usefulness of electroneuromyography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aฮฑ | Yes | 13-20 | 80-120 | Yes | Proprioception | Yes (H reflex) |
| Aฮฒ | Yes | 6-12 | 33-75 | Yes | Discriminative sensitivity to mechanical stimuli (touch, vibration) | Yes (sensory nerve conduction) |
| Aฮด | Yes | 1-5 | 3-30 | Thin | Sensitivity to cold and pain (โrapidโpain, pinprick) | No |
| C | No | 0.3-1.5 | 0.5-2.0 | No | Sensitivity to heat and pain ("slow" pain, burning sensations) | No |
