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}}</ref> The encapsulation consists of flattened supportive cells arranged as horizontal lamellae surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. | }}</ref> The encapsulation consists of flattened supportive cells arranged as horizontal lamellae surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. | ||
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They are distributed on various areas of the skin, but concentrated in areas especially sensitive to light touch, such as the fingers and lips. More specifically, they are primarily located in glabrous (non-hair bearing) skin just beneath the epidermis within the dermal papillae. | |||
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