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Tissue type
A simple squamous epithelium, also known as pavement epithelium or tessellated epithelium, is a single layer of flattened, polygonal cells that line various
Simple_squamous_epithelium
Tissue lining the surfaces of organs in animals
cell: squamous (scaly), columnar, and cuboidal. These can be arranged in a singular layer of cells as simple epithelium, either simple squamous, simple columnar
Epithelium
Tissue type
A stratified squamous epithelium consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers upon a basal membrane. Only one layer is in contact
Stratified squamous epithelium
Stratified_squamous_epithelium
Mucosa that serves to moisten and protect the airways
epithelium and finally to simple squamous epithelium in the alveolar ducts and alveoli. The cells in the respiratory epithelium are of five main types:
Respiratory_epithelium
Tissue type
a manner suggestive of stratified columnar epithelium. A stratified epithelium rarely occurs as squamous or cuboidal. The term pseudostratified is derived
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Pseudostratified_columnar_epithelium
Hollow cavity found in the lungs
200 and 500 μm. An alveolus consists of an epithelial layer of simple squamous epithelium (very thin, flattened cells), and an extracellular matrix surrounded
Pulmonary_alveolus
Inner lining of the vagina
The vaginal epithelium is the inner lining of the vagina consisting of multiple layers of (squamous) cells. The basal membrane provides the support for
Vaginal_epithelium
Blood-filtering component of the nephron of the kidney
parietal layer composed of simple squamous epithelium. The visceral layer, composed of modified simple squamous epithelium, is lined by podocytes, podocyte
Renal_corpuscle
The ovarian surface epithelium, also called the germinal epithelium of Waldeyer, or coelomic epithelium, is a layer of simple squamous-to-cuboidal epithelial
Germinal_epithelium_(female)
Tissue type
Simple columnar epithelium is a single layer of columnar epithelial cells which are tall and slender with oval-shaped nuclei located in the basal region
Simple_columnar_epithelium
Microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney
cells called podocytes, and a parietal outer layer composed of simple squamous epithelium. Fluids from blood in the glomerulus are ultrafiltered through
Nephron
Airway in the respiratory tract
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium, to simple ciliated cuboidal epithelium, to simple squamous epithelium in the alveolar ducts and alveoli
Bronchus
Benign transformation of surface lining cells to a squamous morphology
Squamous metaplasia is a benign non-cancerous change (metaplasia) of surfacing lining cells (epithelium) to a squamous morphology. Common sites for squamous
Squamous_metaplasia
Digestive system structure
serosa. This structure consists of connective tissue covered by a simple squamous epithelium, called the mesothelium, which reduces frictional forces during
Gastrointestinal_wall
Tissue type
Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelium that consists of a single layer of cuboidal (cube-like) cells which have large, spherical and central
Simple_cuboidal_epithelium
Study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals
matrix, the plasma). Epithelium Simple epithelium. Simple squamous epithelium. Simple cuboidal epithelium. Simple columnar epithelium. Pseudostratified columnar
Histology
Tubular structure carrying blood
intima, is the thinnest layer. It is a single layer of flat cells (simple squamous epithelium) glued by a polysaccharide intercellular matrix, surrounded by
Blood_vessel
Medical condition
Cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma (cSCC), also known as squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous-cell skin cancer, is one of the three principal
Cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma
Cutaneous_squamous-cell_carcinoma
A type of tissue
response to stretching (stretchable epithelium). The transitional epithelium usually appears cuboidal when relaxed and squamous when stretched. This tissue consists
Transitional_epithelium
Organ found in humans and other animals
heart is called the endocardium. It is made up of a lining of simple squamous epithelium and covers heart chambers and valves. It is continuous with the
Heart
loop of Henle Both limbs of the loop of Henle are lined with the simple squamous epithelium. Their main function is to regulate the levels of water and solutes
Thin_segment_of_loop_of_Henle
Single-cell layer lining the intestines
intestine (colon) of the gastrointestinal tract. Composed of simple columnar epithelium its main functions are absorption, and secretion. Useful substances
Intestinal_epithelium
Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of lymph and lymphocytes
lining of single flattened epithelial cells (simple squamous epithelium) composed of a type of epithelium that is called the endothelium, and the cells
Lymphatic_vessel
General cell type
stratified squamous epithelium, whereas the gastric basal cells exist as a part of a simple columnar epithelium. Functionally, this means that since a simple epithelium
Basal_cell
Lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system
transition: The ectocervix, with its stratified squamous epithelium, is visible on the left. Simple columnar epithelium, typical of the endocervix, is visible
Cervix
Mucus filled cyst on the surface of the cervix
caused when stratified squamous epithelium of the ectocervix (portion nearest to the vagina) grows over the simple columnar epithelium of the endocervix (portion
Nabothian_cyst
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
of connective tissue. The mucosa is a stratified squamous epithelium of around three layers of squamous cells, which contrasts to the single layer of columnar
Esophagus
Part of kidney tissue
the distal convoluted tubule. The tissue type of the loop is simple squamous epithelium. The "thick" and "thin" terminology does not refer to the size
Loop_of_Henle
Smooth tissue lining body cavities
consists of a single layer of avascular flat nucleated cells (simple squamous epithelium) which produce the lubricating serous fluid. This fluid has a
Serous_membrane
Precancerous tissue formation in the esophagus
of the esophagus. The cells change from stratified squamous epithelium to simple columnar epithelium, interspersed with goblet cells that are normally
Barrett's_esophagus
Fluid-filled sac in the ovary
produced a different model. Theirs relies on "simple descriptors" and "simple rules". An example of a simple descriptor for a benign cyst is "Unilocular
Ovarian_cyst
Histological lexicon for (micro)anatomical structures
either simple epithelium, only one cell thick (unilayered) or stratified epithelium as stratified squamous epithelium, stratified cuboidal epithelium, and
Anatomical terms of microanatomy
Anatomical_terms_of_microanatomy
Canal of the uterine cervix
The ectocervix, with its stratified squamous epithelium, is visible on the left. Simple mucinous columnar epithelium, typical of the endocervix, is visible
Cervical_canal
Tissue type
covers the lining of the stomach. By 17 weeks, it is replaced by simple columnar epithelium. This is also found in the fetal esophagus. The cells function
Stratified columnar epithelium
Stratified_columnar_epithelium
Kidney structure which performs the first step in blood filtration
to inside:[citation needed] Parietal layer—A single layer of simple squamous epithelium. Does not function in filtration. Bowman's space (or "urinary
Bowman's_capsule
Transformation of cells from one type to another
squamous epithelium, or a stone in the bile duct that causes the replacement of the secretory columnar epithelium with stratified squamous epithelium
Metaplasia
Medical condition
usually solitary, but it often arises from a simple trichilemmal cysts in the hair follicle epithelium and these are multiple in 70% of cases. They are
Cock's_peculiar_tumour
Part of the female reproductive tract
vaginal epithelium. The vaginal epithelium is made up of layers of cells, including the basal cells, the parabasal cells, the superficial squamous flat cells
Vagina
Epithelial cell lining of the pancreatic duct
ductal cells of these intercalated ducts create a simple squamous epithelium that rapidly converts into simple cuboidal, and connective tissue also surrounds
Ductal_cells
gingival epithelium or cell rests of Malassez or Serres. This presentation is similar to that of squamous cell carcinomas; however, the epithelium of SOT
Squamous_odontogenic_tumor
Functional segment of the large intestine
hemorrhagica - lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium zona cutanea - lined by stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, which blends with the surrounding
Anal_canal
Group of similar cells performing a specific function
common kinds of epithelium are listed below: Simple squamous (pavement) epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Simple columnar epithelium Simple ciliated (pseudostratified)
Tissue_(biology)
Deep indentations in human tonsils
The human palatine tonsils (PT) are covered by stratified squamous epithelium that extends into deep and partly branched tonsillar crypts, of which there
Tonsillar_crypts
Sac growths on the jaw bones due to tooth development
sacs, and have a distinct membrane derived from the rest of odontogenic epithelium. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. Intra-bony cysts
Odontogenic_cyst
Tissue made of cube-shaped cells
Stratified cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of cube-shaped cells. Only the most superficial layer is made
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Stratified_cuboidal_epithelium
Cancer arising from the cervix
precancerous changes over 10 to 20 years. About 75% of cervical cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, 20–25% are adenocarcinoma. Diagnosis is typically by cervical
Cervical_cancer
Primary organ of the respiratory system
trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles is lined with respiratory epithelium. This is a ciliated epithelium interspersed with goblet cells which produce mucin the
Lung
Transmembrane glycoprotein
that normally reveal no or low levels of EpCAM expression, such as squamous epithelium. The level of EpCAM expression correlates with the proliferative
Epithelial cell adhesion molecule
Epithelial_cell_adhesion_molecule
Medical intervention
outer opening of the cervix at the transformation zone (where the outer squamous cervical cells meet the inner glandular endocervical cells), using an Ayre
Pap_test
Cancer of epithelial cells with glandular origin or characteristics
distinguished from the other common type of esophageal cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Several of the most common forms of cancer are adenocarcinomas
Adenocarcinoma
Transparent front layer of the eye
cornea are: Corneal epithelium: an exceedingly thin multicellular epithelial tissue layer (non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium) of fast-growing
Cornea
Medical condition
appearance. Under the microscope, OKCs vaguely resemble keratinized squamous epithelium; however, they lack rete ridges and often have an artifactual separation
Odontogenic_keratocyst
Part of kidney anatomy
those found in the proximal tubule. In contrast, the epithelium transitions to a simple squamous type in the thin segment, which is less metabolically
Descending limb of loop of Henle
Descending_limb_of_loop_of_Henle
List of Human Epithelia
Simple squamous mesothelium reproductive - female ovaries Simple cuboidal germinal epithelium (female) reproductive - female fallopian tubes Simple columnar
Table of epithelia of human organs
Table_of_epithelia_of_human_organs
on the region of the mouth the epithelium may be keratinized or non-keratinized. Non-keratinized squamous epithelium covers the soft palate, lips, cheeks
Oral mucosa tissue engineering
Oral_mucosa_tissue_engineering
Most common type of skin cancer
lesions of the skin, such as actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and squamous-cell carcinoma. In a small proportion of cases, BCC also develops as a
Basal-cell_carcinoma
Malignancy that develops from epithelial cells
products, e.g., mucin. Squamous cell carcinoma Refers to a carcinoma with observable features and characteristics indicative of squamous differentiation (intercellular
Carcinoma
Medical condition
to arise from the squamous epithelial cell layer covering the ovary, HGSC is now thought to originate in the Fallopian tube epithelium. HGSC is much more
High-grade_serous_carcinoma
Medical condition
detected in the radiographic images. In general, the epithelium seen is of stratified squamous type and is 5–8 cells thick. Additionally, focal areas
Calcifying_odontogenic_cyst
Gland of the male reproductive system
Uterine Cervix: An Androgen-associated Glandular Lesion of Surface Squamous Epithelium". The American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 44 (8): 1040–1049.
Prostate
End of the penis
viable channel for ejaculation. The glans is covered by a stratified squamous epithelium and a dense layer of connective tissue equivalent to the dermis of
Glans_penis
Epithelial layer of the seminiferous tubules
The germinal epithelium is the epithelial layer of the seminiferous tubules of the testicles. It is also known as the wall of the seminiferous tubules
Germinal_epithelium_(male)
Female reproductive organ that produces egg cells
membrane consisting of a lining of simple cuboidal-to-columnar shaped mesothelium, called the germinal epithelium. The outer layer is the ovarian cortex
Ovary
Medical condition
of abundant extracellular mucin containing scant simple to focally proliferative mucinous epithelium with little cytologic atypia or mitotic activity
Pseudomyxoma_peritonei
Pharmaceutical compound
transient amplifying cells and their purpose is to form a stratified squamous epithelium. All three types of keratinocytes are present in the basal layer
Limbal_stem_cell
Sore on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity
An ulcer is a deeper breach of epithelium compared to an erosion or excoriation, and involves damage to both epithelium and lamina propria. An erosion
Mouth_ulcer
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
inhibitor locus at 18q21.3 contains a tandem duplication of the human squamous cell carcinoma antigen gene". Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 92 (8): 3147–51
SERPINB4
Medical condition
function of epithelium. Histopathologically, numerous papillary projections are usually covered by hyperplastic stratified squamous epithelium with or without
Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia
Inflammatory_papillary_hyperplasia
Study of the structure of organisms
villi. Skin consists of an outer layer of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that covers the exterior of the vertebrate body. Keratinocytes make
Anatomy
Middle ear disease
mastoiditis is caused by cholesteatoma, which is a sac of keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear that usually results from repeated middle-ear infections
Mastoiditis
chorioallantoic membrane is composed of three layers. The first is the chorionic epithelium that is the external layer present immediately below the shell membrane
Chorioallantoic_membrane
Keratin protein in humans
tissue, it reacts mainly with secretory epithelia, but not with squamous epithelium, such as that found in the skin, cervix, and esophagus. However,
Keratin_8
Itchy skin rash usually affecting the genitals
Lichen sclerosus is associated with from 3 to 7% of all cases of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. In women, it has been reported that 33.6 times higher vulvar
Lichen_sclerosus
tissues. The epidermis is the most superficial layer of skin, a squamous epithelium with several strata: the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum
List_of_skin_conditions
Medical condition
consists of a simple epithelium, whose cells may be either: be columnar and tall and contain cilia, resembling normal tubal epithelium be cuboidal and
Ovarian_serous_cystadenoma
Uterine cancer that is located in tissues lining the uterus
non-glandular, non-squamous growth. Grade 2: >5% and ≤50% solid non-glandular, non-squamous growth. Grade 3: >50% solid non-glandular, non-squamous growth. Nuclear
Endometrial_cancer
regions. The esophagus and dorsal stomach is made of stratified squamous epithelium, which is only weakly protected from the effects of hydrochloric
Equine_gastric_ulcer_syndrome
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
inhibitor locus at 18q21.3 contains a tandem duplication of the human squamous cell carcinoma antigen gene". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
SERPINB3
Benign, borderline, or malignant neoplasm involving the ovary
or columnar epithelium. Mucinous tumor 15% 8.8% Benign mucinous tumors of the ovary consist of simple, nonstratified columnar epithelium with basally-located
Ovarian_tumor
Process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions
Fibroblasts (HFF), transformed Human Carcinoma (HEp-2), and Mink Lung Epithelium (MLE) would adhere to and proliferate upon polycarbonate fibers. It was
Cell_culture
Voice box, an organ in the neck of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
vestibular folds are covered by respiratory epithelium, while the vocal cords are covered by stratified squamous epithelium. The vestibular folds are not responsible
Larynx
Medical condition of benign mouth ulcers forming periodically
usually required, unless to rule out other suspected conditions such as oral squamous cell carcinoma. The histopathologic appearance is not pathognomonic (the
Aphthous_stomatitis
Structural fibrous protein
Cornification is the process of forming an epidermal barrier in stratified squamous epithelial tissue. At the cellular level, cornification is characterised
Keratin
Digestive organ
the gastroesophageal junction, the point at which the epithelium changes from stratified squamous to columnar. Near the cardia is the lower esophageal
Stomach
Medical condition
esophageal mucosa (stratified squamous epithelium) is seen on the right. The gastric mucosa (simple columnar epithelium) is seen on the left. The metaplastic
Pancreatic_acinar_metaplasia
Major salivary gland in many animals
expleomorphic adenoma, adenocarcinoma (arising from ductal epithelium of parotid gland), squamous cell carcinoma (arising from parenchyma of parotid gland)
Parotid_gland
Protein found in humans
Fambrini M, Marchionni M, et al. (2007). "In situ adenocarcinoma and squamous carcinoma of uterine cervix. Pathological and immunohistochemical analysis
Keratin_13
Malignant sac-growth tumor usually of the ovaries or pancreas
watery fluid within the cysts. The cells typically form a single layer of epithelium with a high degree of nuclear atypia. Serous cystadenocarcinomas are the
Cystadenocarcinoma
Endocrine gland in the neck
duct and cysts that occur high in the neck are lined by stratified squamous epithelium, which is essentially identical to that covering the posterior portion
Thyroid
suture Coronal suture Squamous suture Sagittal suture "Come Sing Love Songs" Coronal Suture Sagittal Suture Lambdoid Suture Squamous Suture "Come Smoke L
List_of_anatomy_mnemonics
Soft outer covering organ of vertebrates
body and preventing pathogens from entering, and is a stratified squamous epithelium, composed of proliferating basal and differentiated suprabasal keratinocytes
Skin
Human gene
bacterial or viral in origin. Squamous-cell carcinomas of the head and neck are cancers derived from the mucosal epithelium in the oral cavity, pharynx
IFI44L
Feature of the human face
function of the nose is olfaction, the sense of smell. The area of olfactory epithelium, in the upper nasal cavity, contains specialised olfactory cells responsible
Human_nose
Autoimmune blistering disease
demonstrating reduced epithelial adhesion. In contrast, in Pemphigus, the epithelium tends to disintegrate rather than form a bulla. Nikolsky's sign is present
Mucous_membrane_pemphigoid
Medical condition
infant) and gingival cyst of adult. Structurally, the cyst is lined by thin epithelium and shows a lumen usually filled with desquamated keratin, occasionally
Gingival_cyst
23.4143. PMID 11739647. Maruyama K, Sugano S (1994). "Oligo-capping: a simple method to replace the cap structure of eukaryotic mRNAs with oligoribonucleotides"
Uroplakin-1B
Human protein
dendritic cells, follicular dendritic cells, mesothelial cells (i.e., simple squamous epithelial cells of mesodermal origin in the mesothelium), epithelial
PDPN
Medical condition of blood in the feces
are less likely to bleed, they are covered by a different type of epithelium (squamous) but can cause significant pain as a result of thrombosis of the
Blood_in_stool
Flow of stomach contents into the esophagus
intestinal metaplasia (changes of the epithelial cells from squamous to intestinal columnar epithelium) of the distal esophagus Esophageal adenocarcinoma – a
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
Family of highly conserved genes for transcription factors in animals
healing, establishment of the craniofacial skeleton and repair of the epithelium. When Grainyhead-like genes are impaired, due to genetic mutations in
Grainyhead-like_gene_family
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