| 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 | |
 |
| This article is part of a series on |
| Epithelia |
|---|
| Squamous epithelial cell |
| Columnar epithelial cell |
| Cuboidal epithelial cell |
| Specialised epithelia |
|
| Other |
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.