Squamous epithelial cell

Squamous epithelial cell
Squamous epithelium is one of several types of epithelia.
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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 epithelial cells. Epithelium may be composed of 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.^{[citation needed]}

Cancers of the squamous epithelium include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other adnexal tumors.^{[citation needed]}

Squamous epithelial cells have a polygonal appearance when viewed from above.^[1]

Types include simple squamous epithelium and stratified squamous epithelium.

See also

• Gastrulation

References

1. ^ Kühnel, Wolfgang (2003). Color atlas of cytology, histology, and microscopic anatomy. Thieme. p. 102. ISBN 9783135624044. http://books.google.com/books?id=wUFAGmVN_aMC&pg=PA76. 

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