locations of epithelium tissue

Simple Squamous Epithelium

lining ventral body cavities; lining heart and blood vessels; alveoli of lungs; inner lining of cornea

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Glands, ducts, portion of kidney tubules

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Lining of stomach, intestine, gallbladder, uterine tubes.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Surface of skin; lining of mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, anus and vagina.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

(rare) Linings of sweat gland ducts and male urethra.

Stratified Columnar Epithelium

small areas of pharynx, epiglottis, mammary glands, salivary glands ducts and urethra

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

Lining of nasal cavity, trachea (windpipe), bronchi, portion of the male

reproductive tract.

Transitional Epithelium

Urinary bladder, ureters;