Ruffini Corpuscles: Structure, Function & Diseases
Ruffini corpuscles are SA II class mechanoreceptors found in the dermis, the skin of the tooth root, and the joint capsules. The receptors register interoceptive and exteroceptive pressure or stretch and transmit these stimuli to the brain via the spinal cord. Mutations of the receptors are usually associated with insensitivity. What is the Ruffini corpuscle? … Ruffini Corpuscles: Structure, Function & Diseases