| Literature DB >> 2746126 |
M L Zimny1, C DePaolo, E Dabezies.
Abstract
Flexor tendons of the hand obtained fresh at autopsy were studied histologically for free nerves and mechano-receptors. In addition to free nerves, Ruffini endings, Pacinian corpuscles and Golgi tendon organs were found throughout the tendons. Golgi tendon organs and Pacinian corpuscles were subjectively in greater numbers than Ruffini endings. The predominance of these two mechano-receptors indicates that position sense and kinetic activities of the fingers are well-served, as evidenced in hand movements.Mesh：
Year: 1989 PMID： 2746126 DOI： 10.1016/0266-7681(89)90134-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hand Surg Br ISSN： 0266-7681