Cervix - histology slide

This is a histology slide of cervix. This image showd the junction of ecto- and endocervix (transition zone). The exocervix is lined by nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium, the endocervix by columnar cells. Several
branched endocervical glands lined by tall columnar mucus secreting cells are found in the underlying collagenous stroma.

Histology image descriptions and photography by Frank N. Miller, M.D.; histology image courtesy of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.