Stratified Squamous Epithelium Definition Stratified squamous epithelia are tissues formed from multiple layers of cells resting on a basement membrane, with the superficial layer(s) consisting of squamous cells. Underlying cell layers can be made of cuboidal or columnar cells as well. Functions of Stratified Squamous Epithelia Epithelia consisting of multiple cell layers are generally found … Continue reading Stratified Squamous Epithelium