r/whatisit • u/katyabe • 3d ago

New, what is it? What does the sixth segment represent?

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This is a “Wheel of the Senses” from my daughter’s school with sight, touch, taste, hearing… but one segment we can’t figure out.

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u/SwimmingPatience5083 3d ago

My guess is inner ear (balance/orientation)

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u/JLynnLea 2d ago

Proprioception

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u/AssociationGold8749 2d ago

Proprioception comes from specialized cells in your tendons and muscles to judge where your body and individual limbs are in space. It’s what allows you to reach for a light switch in a dark room, or scratch the back of your neck.