Structures of the female breast seen on a sagittal section and anterolateral view. The female breast in humans contain mammary glands that produce milk for nursing their young. The latin name for the breast is mamma, thus it is clear why we belong to the class of mammals together with many...
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The mammary gland is classified as a branched tubuloalveolar structure with hormone-responsive lobules surrounded by a loose connective tissue stroma. The glands making up the breast are embedded in adipose tissue separated by bands of connective tissue.
Figure 1. The reproductive structures of the human female are shown. (credit a: modification of work by Gray’s Anatomy; credit b: modification of work by CDC) Table 1. Female Reproductive Anatomy The breasts consist of mammary glands and fat. The size of the breast is determined by the ...
This chapter is a review of the development, structure and function of the normal human breast. It is meant to serve as a backdrop and reference for the chapters that follow on pathologies and treatment. It presents an overview of normal gross anatomy, h
Breast Anatomy Everyone is born with some breast tissue. During puberty, those assigned female at birth typically develop more breast tissue. Each fully developed breast has 15 to 20 sections, or lobes, that surround the nipple like spokes on a wheel. Inside these lobes are smaller lobes called...
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The human breasts are paired mammary glands located on the anterior aspect of the thorax. They are more prominent in females after puberty and only rudimentary in males. This article will therefore focus primarily on the female breast, noting any issues of significance to the male breast as ...
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Gross Anatomy The mammary gland, as the breast is medically termed, received its name from mamma , the Latin word for breast. The human mammary gland is the only organ that is not fully developed at birth. It experiences dramatic changes in size, shape,