part of part of Merkel cell integument mechanoreceptor Merkel nerve ending Merkel's receptor FMA:83606 Merkel's disc Merkel's tactile disc Wikipedia:Merkel_nerve_ending Mechanoreceptors found in the skin and mucosa of vertebrates that provide touch information to the brain. The information they provide are those regarding pressure and texture. Each ending consists of a Merkel cell in close apposition with an enlarged nerve terminal. NIF_Subcellular:FMA_83606 Merkel's disk SCTID:9317004 UBERON:0012456