How is Stratified Squamous Epithelium Identified Histologically?
Under a microscope, stratified squamous epithelium can be identified by its multiple layers and the progressive flattening of cells from the basal to the superficial layers. In keratinized epithelium, the presence of a thick, eosinophilic keratin layer is a distinguishing feature. Histological staining techniques, such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), are often used to visualize these structures.
