Classification of epithelium

CLASSIFICATION OF EPITHELIUM

Epithelia are classified on the basis of the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells in the surface layer.

Based on number of cell layers

Based on Shape of cells

  • Cells in the surface layer are, as a rule, described according to their height as squamous (scale- or plate-like), cuboidal or columnar. 
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