Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780321883322
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 9RC
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The consequences of damage to the lamellar corpuscle of the arm.
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Lamellar corpuscles are a type of mechanoreceptors. Mechanoreceptors are specialized in detecting the sensation of touch, pressure, and vibration. They are differentiated into three types, namely tactile receptors, proprioceptors, and baroreceptors
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Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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