VaterPacinian
The Vater-Pacinian corpuscle, also known as the lamellated corpuscle, is a type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and other organs. These specialized nerve endings are responsible for detecting deep pressure, vibration, and coarse texture. They are named after the Italian anatomist Filippo Pacini, who first described them in detail in the mid-19th century.
Vater-Pacinian corpuscles are large, onion-like structures that can be up to a millimeter in length. They are
When pressure is applied to the skin, it deforms the Vater-Pacinian corpuscle. This deformation causes changes
These mechanoreceptors are found in various locations throughout the body, including the dermis of the skin,