What to do if you or your children injure your hands or fingers?
From birth, we are curious to explore our environment. Children put objects in their mouths and touch them because they have experienced their tactile sensitivity. They are therefore the most susceptible to hand and finger injuries.
There is a graphic representation of the sensitivity of the organism called Penfield’s homunculus, first described by Dr. Penfield, a neurosurgeon who became famous in the mid-twentieth century for his work on brain areas.
If we look at this diagram, we can clearly say that the lips and the hands are the largest areas because they are rich in sensory receptors. And it is precisely for this reason that children are so likely to touch anything and put objects in their mouths.
In addition, as children grow older and begin to walk, the balance system develops. So when they fall, putting their hands down is a reflex action to protect the head.
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