BRAINCAKEPacinian Corpuscles
Pacinian corpuscles are located deep within the skin and detect mechanical pressure. Most are found in the fingers and soles of the feet but some are also found within your joints.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Neurone
- A specialised nerve cell adapted to transmit electrical impulses (nerve impulses) around the body.
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