GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A histological specimen represents a structure of the oral cavity, which is formed by bone tissue. It is covered by mucous membrane consisting of keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium. The structure has fatty, glandular and marginal zone.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gingiva is the highly keratinized epithelium and underlying connective tissue lamina propria that surrounds the teeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The entire surface of the oral mucosa is covered by squamous stratified epithelium. This is a highly organized, avascular, and semipermeable tissue whose thickness and degree of keratinization varies according to the location in the oral cavity and the area’s functional and mechanical requirements.

Detailed explanation-4: -The soft palate has a non-keratinized epithelium, with underlying minor salivary glands and striated muscle. The largest tonsils (the palatine tonsils) are embedded in the sides of the soft palate.