Figure 4 a–c.

Longitudinal sections with the use of the gold chloride staining method. a. A Pacinian-like corpuscle is depicted (arrow). The Pacinian corpuscles appear to be oval-shaped with a fusiform centre and a few surrounding lamellae; b. a Golgi tendon organ is depicted (arrow). The Golgi tendon organs are found aligned with the long axis of the ligament within the collagen bundles. An axon is seen entering and the structure exhibits a spiralled appearance and a spindle shape; c. abundant free nerve endings (arrows) are indicated. Free nerve endings are observed as thin distinct strands.