Stratified columnar epithelium

Stratified columnar epithelium
Details
Shape	several layers; apical cells are columnar shaped
Identifiers
TH	H2.00.02.0.02032
FMA	45564
Anatomical terms of microanatomy [edit on Wikidata]

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Epithelia
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Stratified columnar epithelium is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of column-shaped cells arranged in multiple layers. It is found in the conjunctiva, pharynx, anus, and male urethra. It also occurs in embryo.