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Connective Tissue under Skin

  1. Dermis layer > 1. Papillary layer(Loose Connective Tissue supply blood to epithelium) > 2. Reticular layer(Dense Connective Tissue strength against stress)
  2. Hypodermis layer > 1. Adipose Tissue = Energy and Insulation

Sensory Receptors and Locations

Sensory Receptors

Free Nerve Endings Pacinian Corpuscle Meissner's Corpuscle Ruffini Corpuscle
Sensation Pain and Temperature Deep Touch and VIbration Light touch Stretch and Torque
Location Epidermis near Hypodermis Dermis loose connective Tissue Reticular layer of Dermis