Transitional epithelium

Stratified epithelium that changes shape from cuboidal to squamous when stretched without losing strength or consistency.

Epithelial Tissues Transitional

Histology[edit | edit source]

Arrangement consists of several layers of closely packed, flexible and easily stretched cells.

Transitional epithelium in bladder[edit | edit source]

When the surfaces of the cells are stretched, as in a full bladder, the cells appear squamous or flat but when the tissue is relaxed, as in an empty bladder, the layers of cells look ragged like the teeth of a saw.

Distribution[edit | edit source]

Transitional epithelium lines the pelvis of the kidney, the ureters, the urinary bladder, and the upper part of the urethra.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Transitional epithelium
Transitional striated epithelium
Types of epithelium
Schematic view of transitional epithelium
Vertical section of bladder wall.
Transverse section of ureter.
Transitional epithelium animated
Transitional epithelium

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