Phantom limb subjects report intentional motor commands and proprioceptive sensations without corresponding peripheral input, proving consciousness extends beyond veridical sensation.

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Consciousness extends beyond(as used in philosophy of mind): The idea that consciousness or awareness is not limited to just one thing—in this case, that it exists even when there's no actual sensory input from the body.
Intentional motor commands(as used in neuroscience and philosophy of consciousness): Deliberate signals your brain sends to move your body—like deciding to raise your arm and your brain telling your muscles to do it.
Peripheral input(as used in neuroscience): Information that comes from your body's sense organs (skin, muscles, joints) and travels to your brain through nerves.
Phantom limb(as used in neuroscience and philosophy of mind): The sensation that a limb (arm, leg, etc.) still exists and can be felt even after it has been amputated or lost.
Proprioceptive sensations

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