title: A key to the classification of cutaneous mechanoreceptors.
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: D000818:Animals; D001369:Axons / Q000502:physiology; D002415:Cats; D002965:Classification; D006197:Hair / Q000502:physiology; D008465:Mechanoreceptors / Q000502:physiology; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D012867:Skin / Q000294:innervation*