Meissnerkroppene
Meissner's corpuscles, also known as tactile corpuscles, are a type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin of vertebrates. They are specialized nerve endings responsible for the perception of light touch and texture. These receptors are particularly abundant in glabrous skin, such as the fingertips, lips, and soles of the feet, where touch sensitivity is heightened.
Structurally, Meissner's corpuscles are encapsulated nerve endings. They consist of a spiral-shaped nerve fiber surrounded by
Meissner's corpuscles are rapidly adapting receptors, meaning they respond strongly to the onset and offset of