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Ruffini nerve ending
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An encapsulated nerve receptor present in subpapillary dermis and deep dermis of hairy and glabrous skin. [ https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A9780849388118 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_corpuscle ]
Term info
Label
Ruffini nerve ending
Synonyms
- Ruffini's corpuscle
- corpusculum sensorium fusiforme
curator notes
there is some debate as to its existence[ISBN:9780849388118]
external ontology notes
MP says subcutaneous tissue of digits; NCITA says hypodermis
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uberon
has related synonym
bulbous corpuscle, Ruffini corpuscles, Ruffini corpuscle, Ruffini's end organ, Ruffini's organs, Ruffini corpuscle end-organ, corpuscle of ruffini, Ruffini's ending, Ruffini endings, Ruffini's corpuscles
id
UBERON:0012457