Stratified squamous, nonkeratinized (moist) epithelium
This image demonstrates the transition of epithelial cells from proliferating, cuboidal cells at the basement membrane to squamous cells at the surface. The multiple cell layers of this stratified moist epithelium provide protection for underlying tissues from surface friction and trauma. Esophagus, 400x
Stratified squamous, nonkeratinized (moist) epithelium
This image demonstrates the transition of epithelial cells from proliferating, cuboidal cells at the basement membrane to squamous cells at the surface. The multiple cell layers of this stratified moist epithelium provide protection for underlying tissues from surface friction and trauma. Esophagus, 400x
- Basal layer cells
This image demonstrates the transition of epithelial cells from proliferating, cuboidal cells at the basement membrane to squamous cells at the surface. The multiple cell layers of this stratified moist epithelium provide protection for underlying tissues from surface friction and trauma. Esophagus, 400x
- Squamous cells >
In a stratified squamous moist epithelium, cells retain their nuclei, even at the surface (blue arrows). Surface cells are sloughed off into the lumen (black arrows).
Basement membrane
This image demonstrates the transition of epithelial cells from proliferating, cuboidal cells at the basement membrane to squamous cells at the surface. The multiple cell layers of this stratified moist epithelium provide protection for underlying tissues from surface friction and trauma. Esophagus, 400x
Lumen of the esophagus
This image demonstrates the transition of epithelial cells from proliferating, cuboidal cells at the basement membrane to squamous cells at the surface. The multiple cell layers of this stratified moist epithelium provide protection for underlying tissues from surface friction and trauma. Esophagus, 400x