part of part of Merkel cell epidermal cell Merkel cell of epidermis 2025-06-11T10:01:40Z A Merkel cell found mainly in the basal layer of the epidermis and the outer root sheath of hair follicles, particularly concentrated in areas with high tactile acuity, such as touch domes, hair follicles, and fingertips. epdiermal Merkel cell skin epidermis