- simple squamous epithelium
- squamous epithelium that has only one layer, such as in endothelium, mesothelium, and pulmonary alveoli. Called also pavement or tessellated e.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
simple squamous epithelium
Look at other dictionaries:
Squamous epithelium — 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… … Wikipedia
squamous epithelium — see epithelium * * * epithelium composed of squamous cells; it may be either simple or stratified … Medical dictionary
squamous epithelium — An epithelium in which the cells are flattened. May be a simple epithelium (eg. endothelium) or a stratified epithelium (eg. epidermis) … Dictionary of molecular biology
Squamous epithelial cell — Squamous epithelium is one of several types of epithelia. Code TH H2.00.02.0.01027 In … Wikipedia
Epithelium — The outside layer of cells that covers all the free, open surfaces of the body including the skin, and mucous membranes that communicate with the outside of the body. By contrast the endothelium is the layer of cells lining the closed internal… … Medical dictionary
tessellated epithelium — simple squamous epithelium … Medical dictionary
Epithelium — This article is about the epithelium as it relates to animal anatomy. For the fungal structure of the same name, see Pileipellis. Epithelium Code TH H2.00.02.0.00001 Epithelium is one of the four basic types of animal tissue, along with… … Wikipedia
Corneal epithelium — Vertical section of human cornea from near the margin. (Waldeyer.) Magnified. 1. Epithelium. 2. Anterior elastic lamina. 3. substantia propria. 4. Posterior elastic lamina. 5. Endothelium of the anterior chamber. a. Oblique fibers … Wikipedia
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium — Transverse section of tracheal tissue. Note that image is incorrectly labeled ciliated stratified epithelium at upper right. Code TH … Wikipedia
Olfactory epithelium — Section of the olfactory mucous membrane. Plan of olfactory neurons … Wikipedia
