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* mechanoceptors that respond to pressure or any mechanical stimulus deforming the corpuscle.
* mechanoceptors that respond to pressure or any mechanical stimulus deforming the corpuscle.


Named after '''Filippo Pacini''' (1812-1883) an Italian anatomist, published in 1840, and the name "Pacini's corpuscles" was proposed in 1844 by Henle and also by Kölliker.





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Pacinian Corpuscle Histology

  • Pacinian corpuscles are present in the skin and in some mucous membranes.
  • mechanoceptors that respond to pressure or any mechanical stimulus deforming the corpuscle.


Named after Filippo Pacini (1812-1883) an Italian anatomist, published in 1840, and the name "Pacini's corpuscles" was proposed in 1844 by Henle and also by Kölliker.


Image Links: Labelled Pacinian corpuscle | Unlabelled Pacinian corpuscle | Unlabelled Pacinian corpuscle detail

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current13:56, 26 March 2012Thumbnail for version as of 13:56, 26 March 2012800 × 640 (227 KB)Z8600021 (talk | contribs)==Pacinian Corpuscle Histology== * Pacinian corpuscles are present in the skin and in some mucous membranes. * mechanoceptors that respond to pressure or any mechanical stimulus deforming the corpuscle.