A key to the classification of cutaneous mechanoreceptors.

The Journal of investigative dermatology ·Vol. 69 ·No. 1 ·1977-07-00 ·Pages 75-82

Horch KW, Tuckett RP, Burgess PR

Abstract

The cutaneous mechanoreceptors of the cat can be assigned to one of 11 groups by using physiologic tests performed with hand-held stimulators. The method of classification is described, and the validity and utility of this classification scheme are discussed.

MeSH Terms

Animals Axons/physiology Cats Classification Hair/physiology Mechanoreceptors/physiology Neural Conduction Neurons/physiology Physical Stimulation Skin/innervation

Authors & Affiliations

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Horch K W

Tuckett R P

Burgess P R

Article Info

Journal

The Journal of investigative dermatology

Abbr.

J Invest Dermatol

ISSN

0022-202X

DOI

10.1111/1523-1747.ep12497887

Published

1977-07-00

Pages

75-82

Language

English

Region

United States

NLM ID

0426720

Subset

External Links

PubMed source DOI: 10.1111/1523-1747.ep12497887 View journal details

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