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1. Glossary

Mechanoreceptor

Mechanoreceptors are sensors that respond specifically to pressure, touch, vibration, or stretching. They are found in the skin, but also in muscles and tendons, and are specialized for different stimuli.  

1. Glossary

Meissner’s corpuscles

Meissner’s corpuscles are a type of mechanoreceptor found in hairless skin, such as that on the fingertips. Meissner corpuscles respond to vibration, pressure, and touch.