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Hypodermis
✦ Pacinian corpuscles are specialized mechanoreceptors that detect deep pressure and vibration.
✦ They are predominantly located in the hypodermis (subcutaneous layer), which lies beneath the dermis.
✦ Their deep placement allows them to respond to stronger stimuli compared to superficial receptors like Meissner’s corpuscles.
✦ Structurally, they are onion-shaped and contain concentric lamellae that deform with pressure changes.
✦ This unique location and structure make them critical for detecting vibration and heavy touch in the skin and connective tissue.
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