Corpuscles of Herbst

The Corpuscles of Herbst (pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrpʌsəlz ɒv ˈhɜːbst/), also known as Herbst corpuscles, are mechanoreceptors found in birds and some mammals. They are named after the German anatomist Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle, who first described them in 1860.

Etymology

The term "corpuscle" comes from the Latin corpusculum, meaning "small body". "Herbst" is derived from the name of the German anatomist who first described these structures.

Function

The Corpuscles of Herbst are specialized sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion. They are similar to the Pacinian corpuscles found in humans and other mammals, and are believed to play a role in the detection of vibration and pressure changes in the environment.

Structure

Each Corpuscles of Herbst consists of a central nerve ending surrounded by concentric layers of connective tissue. The nerve ending is sensitive to mechanical pressure, and when this pressure changes, it sends a signal to the brain.

Related Terms

Mechanoreceptor: A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion.
Pacinian corpuscle: A type of mechanoreceptor found in humans and other mammals that is sensitive to vibration and pressure.
Sensory receptor: A structure that reacts to a physical stimulus in the environment.

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Corpuscles of Herbst