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malefiz123 t1_jdvgwxk wrote

Reply to comment by TheEastStudentCenter in Why does mild compression lead to paresthesia but not paralysis? by Hola3008

> These neurons are located deeper in the body and are more protected by other tissues like muscle and bone

Motor and sensory neurons are within the exact same nerves. Your answer doesn't make sense

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TheEastStudentCenter t1_jdvjgs2 wrote

They are not. Motor neurons are actors and end at skeletal muscle. Sensory neurons can be as close as the skin, making it more superficial and vulnerable to sensation.

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malefiz123 t1_jdvmoi7 wrote

Paresthesia due to compression is happening because nerves are compressed, not because of the sensory neurons in the skin. Thats the reason your feet are tingeling when you compress your upper legs by sitting on the toilet but you don't get paresthesia in your handy by carrying something heavy

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