Tag: asomatognosia

November 14, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SOMATOGNOSIA

Introduction to Somatognosia Somatognosia, derived from the Greek words soma (body) and gnosis (knowledge), refers fundamentally to the cognitive awareness and internal representation an individual possesses regarding the parts of their own body, their configuration, and their spatial relationships. This complex perceptual and cognitive function allows a person to internally map their physical self without […]

November 9, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ASOMATOGNOSIA

Introduction and Definition of Asomatognosia Asomatognosia is a highly specialized neurological syndrome characterized fundamentally by the profound inability of an individual to recognize or acknowledge the existence of one side or one specific part of their own body, typically an entire limb. This lack of awareness persists despite the fact that the primary sensory pathways […]