In the world of neuroscience, researchers and instructors have developed the “homunculus” to show through exaggerated size 
those areas of the human body which we know to have a greater representation of neurons in the somatosensory cortex in the brain, the main sensory receptive area for the sense of touch. Check out the image at right.
The Horseunculus is a model developed by Cayuse Communications to illustrate through exaggerated size and starbursts those areas which we know to be more sensitive, ie, having a greater representation in the somatosensory cortex of the horse’s brain.
Areas of high sensitivity include the entire head, especially the muzzle area (which is loaded with vibrissae, or whiskers, each of which has its own nerve). Horse’s eyes, ears, tongue, and nose are represented by larger portions of the somatosensory cortex as these areas are densely populated with sensory nerves.
Withers, lower flank, and where the hoof wall meets the hairline are additional areas that have greater representation in this part of the brain. The horseunculus highlights through exaggerated size and starbursts those noted areas.
Horseunculus, a model developed by Cayuse Communications.
Interesting read. I know that Dr. Peters and Martin Black as they explain to bigger and bigger audience their message finally will reach out
Hi, I would like to cite the image but I can’t seem to find its origin (authors, published year, journal/book and page etc). Could anyone please give me the details if you know please, that would be of great help.
Thanks, Jasmine. The horse-unculus was developed by Maddy Butcher and all rights belong to her. The research for it was detailed and cited within this post.