Mammary glands are unique to mammals, with the specific function of synthesizing, secreting, and delivering milk to the newborn. Given this function, it is only during a pregnancy/lactation cycle that the gland
Mammary glands begin to develop in the 6-week-old embryo, continuing their proliferation until milk ducts are developed by the time of birth ( Tables 2-1 and 2-2 ). Embryologically, the mammary glands develop as ingrowths of the ectoderm into the underlying mesodermal tissue. In the human...
Breast milk is produced by themammary glands, which are modified sweat glands. The milk itself exits the breast through the nipple via 15 to 20lactiferous ductsthat open on the surface of the nipple. These lactiferous ducts each extend to alactiferous sinusthat connects to a glandu...
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...
Cross-sectional anatomy of the mouse on high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT): in vivo imaging on a murine model
How do I know?Female cetaceans have mammary slits and the genital slit is larger, containing both the vagina and anus. See below. The mammary slits contain the mammary glands which produce milk for baby. Note too how all cetaceans have a belly button. All mammals have belly buttons of cour...
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. The breast is unique in that it completes th...
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 ...
The anatomy of the human breast. Mammary Glands & Newborns Mammary glands are comprised of fat and connective tissue. They are responsible for making and secreting milk during lactation. Mammary glands are classified as exocrine glands because they secrete milk. Exocrine glands are simply glands that...
Introduction of Viscera 4Chapter 4 The Digestive System Sction 1 Oral Cavity Section 2 Salivary Glands Section 3 Ruminant Stomach Section 4 Single Chamber Stomach Section 5 Intestine Section 6 Liver and Pancreas 5Chapter 5 The Respiratory System ...