Pacinian corpuscles are least numerous in the:
A) palms of the hands.
B) joints of the body.
C) skin of the back.
D) soles of the feet.

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Pacinian corpuscles are mechanoreceptors that are more concentrated in areas requiring high sensitivity to vibration and pressure, such as the palms, soles, and joints. The skin of the back has fewer of these receptors, making it the least numerous location among the options provided.

Pacinian Corpuscles Are Least Numerous in The