Description

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of keratinised squamous epithelial lining of the upper vagina. The boundaries between adjacent cells are visible as raised ridges. The cells closest to the surface slough off in a similar way to skin. Five red blood cells are visible on the surface.

Technical Details

B0001965 Keratinized vaginal epithelium - coloured. Wellcome Images available under the following creative commons usage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/