Ectocervix is lined by:
Epithelium of cervixThe epithelium of the cervix is varied.The ectocervix (more distal, by the vagina) is composed of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.The endocervix (more proximal, within the uterus) is composed of simple columnar epithelium.
Non-ciliated columnar epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Ciliated columnar epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium