Histology-World!


Histology Photo Album



Home Login
Histology Photo Album Home Album list Last uploads Last comments Most viewed Top rated My Favorites Search

 

Bookmark and Share

 

   

Imbricate scales - illustration

This is a diagram of imbricate scales.

There are three basic scale structures that make up the cuticle-coronal (crown-like), spinous (petal-like), and imbricate (flattened). Combinations and variations of these types are possible. The imbricate or flattened scales type consists of overlapping scales with narrow margins. They are commonly found in human hairs and many animal hairs.

Image courtesy of Microscopy of Hair Part 1: A Practical Guide and Manual for Human Hairs; Forensic Science Communications.

 

 

Copyright Histology-World and its licensors. All rights reserved.