Merkel Cells

**Definition:** Modified epidermal cells located in the stratum basale. They are found mostly in areas where sensory perception is acute, such as the fingertips. Merkel cells are closely associated with an expanded terminal bulb of an afferent myelinated nerve fiber. Do not confuse with Merkel's corpuscle which is a combination of a neuron and an epidermal cell.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.915.750.425 - A08.800.950.750.425 - A11.409.875 - A11.436.660 - A11.671.650.915.750.425

**Synonyms:** - Merkel Cell - Receptor, Merkel - Merkel Receptors - Receptors, Merkel's - Merkel's Receptor