Outer layer of the pars tensa called the cutaneous layer is lined by which of the following type of epithelium?
Pars tensa of the tympanic membrane is a funnel shaped area that stretches between the malleus handle and bony ear canal. It is composed of 3 layers, outer cutaneous layer, middle lamina propria and the inner mucosal layer. The cutaneous layer is lined by smooth stratified squamous epithelium. Inner mucosal layer consist of a single layer of squamous epithelium.
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Ciliated columnar epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Keratinised squamous epithelium