Ruffini ending | |
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Details | |
Part of | Skin |
Function | Mechanoreceptor |
Identifiers | |
Latin | corpusculum sensorium fusiforme |
TH | H3.11.06.0.00017 |
TE | corpuscle_by_E5.17.1.0.2.0.15 E5.17.1.0.2.0.15 |
FMA | 83602 |
Anatomical terminology |
The bulbous corpuscle, Ruffini ending or Ruffini corpuscle is a slowly adapting mechanoreceptor located in the cutaneous tissue between the dermal papillae and the hypodermis. It is named after Angelo Ruffini.