This image presents genetic alterations in a mucosal area containing epithelial cells. Light pink (non-metastatic and single cell [monoclonal]. Dark pink (invasive behaviour) (Aronberg, Issaeva and Yarbrough, 2016)

Types of Squamous Cells

Simple Squamous Cells

Types of epithelium

Insight into the structure of the epithelium and basement membrane

Additional image presenting the layers of the membrane and epithelia

Microscopic image of the epithelial and membrane

Types of simple epithelial cells

Respiratory system

Structure of the alveoli

Microscopic image of the alveoli with simple squamous cell lining

An image of the renal corpuscle of the nephron.

Functions of the kidney

Microscopic image of the glomerular region

Stratified Squamous Cells

Microscopic image of squamous cells (stratified)

Histological and Schematic imaging of the different layers of the tissue. It contains the non-keratinized form of the stratified squamous epithelium

References

Arongberg, R.M., Issaeva, N. and Yarbrough, W.G. (2016) Pathogenesis and Progression of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Available at: https://oncohemakey.com/pathogenesis-and-progression-of-squamous-cell-carcinoma-of-the-head-and-neck/ (Accessed: 22^nd July 2025)

Biology Insights (2025) Squamous Cells: Structure, Types, and Functions in the Body. Available at: https://biologyinsights.com/squamous-cells-structure-types-and-functions-in-the-body/ (Accessed: 22^nd July 2025)

Gaillard, F. (2025) Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. Available at: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinomas (Accessed: 22^nd July 2025)

Updated July 2025 Next Review April 2027

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