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Thermotactile thresholds at the fingertip: Effect of contact area and contact location

Thermotactile thresholds at the fingertip: Effect of contact area and contact location

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Pages 82-92 | Received 25 Oct 2009, Accepted 04 Jul 2010, Published online: 31 Aug 2010

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