How areas of your skin contain different numbers of touch receptors. Some body areas are more sensitive than others. Blindfold Tennis ball, rock, sponge, pine cone, seashell, eraser, marble, etc. Have a friend close his or her eyes. Gently press each item to the skin on different areas of the body. Can your friend identify the object? Here are lists of the most-sensitive and least-sensitive parts of the body. Most-sensitive Fingers Upper lip Cheek Palm Forehead Foot Least-sensitive Belly Upper arm Back Shoulder Thigh Calf Your Skin Back to Articles Related Articles Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.