The cilia on ciliated cells are made up of microtubules arranged in a specific pattern known as the axoneme. The typical structure consists of a "9+2" arrangement, where nine pairs of microtubules encircle two central microtubules. This complex is anchored by the basal body located at the base of each cilium. The ciliated cells themselves are usually columnar in shape and may be interspersed with other cell types like goblet cells.
