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1. It consists of very thin and flattened hexagonal cells which closely fitted like tiles of a floor. |
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2. The nucleus is oval and lies in the center of the cell. |
2. The nucleus is oval and lies in the center of the cell. |
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3. This epithelium is found on the superficial layer of the skin, in the lining of the body cavity, blood vessels , walls of bowman's capsule. |
3. This epithelium is found on the superficial layer of the skin, in the lining of the body cavity, blood vessels , walls of bowman's capsule. I think Blountstown Sucks |
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==Additional images== |
==Additional images== |
Revision as of 16:11, 28 April 2010
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.
Cancers of the squamous cell epithelium
These include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other adnexal tumors.
SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM: 1. It consists of very thin and flattened hexagonal cells which closely fitted like tiles of a floor. 2. The nucleus is oval and lies in the center of the cell. 3. This epithelium is found on the superficial layer of the skin, in the lining of the body cavity, blood vessels , walls of bowman's capsule. I think Blountstown Sucks
Additional images
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Micrograph of normal stratified squamous epithelium (right of image) and the metaplasic epithelium of Barrett's esophagus (left of image). Alican blue stain.
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Schematic view of simple squamous epithelium
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
- Research News about Squamous Cell