Simple squamous epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium

Epithelium

Schematic view of simple squamous epithelium
Identifiers
TH H2.00.02.0.02002
FMA 45565

Anatomical terminology

A simple squamous epithelium is a single layer of flat cells in contact with the basal lamina (one of the two layers of the basement membrane) of the epithelium.[1] This type of epithelium is often permeable and occurs where small molecules pass quickly through membranes via filtration or diffusion. Simple squamous epithelia are found in capillaries, alveoli, glomeruli, and other tissues where rapid diffusion is required.[2] Cells are flat with flattened/rounded nucleus. It is also called pavement epithelium due to its tile-like appearance. This epithelium is associated with filtration and diffusion.This tissue is extremely thin, and forms a delicate lining.

References

  1. Jason Yazbek (2012), Simple Squamous Epithelium, retrieved 2012-09-14
  2. AAMC - 2015 MCAT Question Pack Explanations
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