subcutaneous receptor

Subcutaneous receptors are sensory organs located within the skin that detect touch. These receptors can be either free nerve endings or more complex corpuscles. They are found in nearly all animals and are crucial for perceiving contact with solid objects.1

Within the skin, there are various types of nerve terminals, including free nerve endings and encapsulated receptors like Pacinian corpuscles and Meissner's corpuscles. These specialized structures allow for the perception of different sensations, such as touch, temperature, and pain, at distinct points on the skin's surface. Electrophysiological studies confirm that these end organs respond to specific stimuli, distinguishing between mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and pain receptors.23