Squamous epithelium
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In anatomy, squamous epithelium (from Latin squama, "scale") is an epithelium characterised by its most superficial layer consisting of flat, scale-like cells called squamous cell. Epithelium may possess only one layer of these cells, in which case it is referred to as simple squamous epithelium; or it may possess multiple layers, referred to then as stratified squamous epithelium. Both types perform differing functions, ranging from nutrient exchange to protection.
[edit] Cancers of the squamous cell epithelium
These include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other adnexal tumors.
[edit] Additional images
 Micrograph of normal stratified squamous epithelium (right of image) and the metaplastic epithelium of Barrett's esophagus (left of image). Alican blue stain. |
 Schematic view of simple squamous epithelium |
[edit] External links
- Histology at KUMC epithel-epith02 Simple squamous epithelium of the glomerulus (kidney)
- Diagrams of simple squamous epithelium
- Histology at KUMC epithel-epith12 Stratified squamous epithelium of the vagina
- Histology at KUMC epithel-epith14 Stratified squamous epithelium of the skin (thin skin)
- Histology at KUMC epithel-epith15 Stratified squamous epithelium of the skin (thick skin)
- Stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus
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