Stratified squamous epithelium

Stratified squamous epithelium

Definition

Multilaminar epithelium which consists of more than one layer of squamous cells only one layer of which is in contact with a basement membrane. Examples: keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, epithelium of wall of esophagus.[FMA].

Also known as epithelium stratificatum squamosum — per UBERON

The Stratified squamous epithelium is a part of the None.

Also identified as