You're finally home from a long day at work and you feel a rumbling in your stomach. The painful emptiness insists on food, so you begin the task of preparing a dinner. In doing so, as you light the stove, your hand touches the blue flames. In the blink of an eye your brain screams “Ouch! NO! IT'S HOT!" By receiving only minor burns, your body has activated its personal alarm system, keeping you away from any serious danger. It's amazing how the body can respond so productively and lightning-fast to protect you, isn't it? Be thankful for heart your somatic nervous system which controls your five somatic senses; taste, sight, smell, hearing and touch. Within this report, however, we will focus on just one of these senses; we will discover how it works and the parts of the body that play a key role in the play of feelings. Diseases, conditions and circumstances of the somatic sense of touch will also be examined, not failing to cover the dysfunctions and problems that can occur in the system significant role in the ability to feel and touch; none other than the skin. As our largest organ, the skin is extremely important for survival as it protects the inside from the harsh world full of diseases and bacteria and is also responsible for our sense of touch. Within the three layers of the skin is a huge network of touch receptors and neurons called the somatosensory system. A system responsible for all the sensations we physically experience, how simple can it be? Well, it's not. Four different types of receptors make up this somatosensory system. They are listed as follows: mechanoreceptors, pain receptors, proprioceptors, and then… middle of the paper… rites, and the list goes on. The treatment is rather simple, but does not have promising effects. Doctors recommend that the patient apply ice to the wrists, reduce wrist activity, and wear splints at night to maintain pressure on the median nerve. Because carpal tunnel syndrome is progressive, the future doesn't look so bright for those who suffer from it. Depending on the severity, surgery may be the only answer. Beyond that, we can expect to see a lot of loss of sensation and pain as the patient ages. Simple enough, the somatic sense of touch is quite complex and interesting as it is built on layers of microscopic systems interacting with each other. It's time to take a step back and appreciate our sense of touch, because it works in a special way to keep us out of danger and harm. Touch and feeling are truly fascinating and vital senses within our five.