An encapsulated nerve receptor present in subpapillary dermis and deep dermis of hairy and glabrous skin. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbous_corpuscle https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A9780849388118 ]
Synonyms: Ruffini's corpuscle corpusculum sensorium fusiforme
Term information
- UMLS:C0035943 (ncithesaurus:Ruffinis_Corpuscle)
- FMA:84004
- Wikipedia:Bulbous_corpuscle
- FMA:83602
- NCIT:C13175
- SCTID:53140000
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