Clinical Anatomy of the European Hamster 
Figure 2-51: Histology of hard palate. Mucous membrane consists of stratified 
squamous epithelium with keratinization. Note presence of submucous gland. (H & 
E. X57). 
Figure 2-52: Histology of tongue. Stratified squamous epithelium forms promi- 
nent papillae which show thick superficial layer of cornif ied cells. (H & E, X141). 
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