Eimer's Organ
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Eimer's organ describes the specialized sensory nerve endings found in the snout of the mole. Located within the epidermis, these structures consist of cylindrical clusters of epithelial cells innervated by thick and thin nerve fibers, associated with Krause end-bulbs underneath. They are believed to play a major role in the orientation of the blind mole by perceiving pressure, temperature, and humidity.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
EIMER'S ORGAN, sensory nerve endings of the snout of the mole. They are located in the epidermis and represent cylindrical clusters of epithelial cells into which enter 1-3 thick nerve fibers, bending between the cells, and a series of thin branching fibers terminating in buttons inside the cells; Krause bulbs are located beneath each cluster. It is hypothesized that these organs play a major role in the orientation of the blind mole and perceive pressure, temperature, and humidity in addition to touch.
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“Eimer's Organ.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/eimers-organ/