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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:51, 7 July 2008
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The mammary gland of the cow takes on added significance due to the importance of milk as a human food source.
The mammary gland of the cow takes on added significance due to the importance of milk as a human food source.
* Udder hangs from the caudal abdomen and pelvis.
* '''Udder''' hangs from the caudal abdomen and pelvis.
* Quarters: all four parts of the bovine udder, each associated with one teat. All four quarters are completely separated from each other.
* '''Quarters''': all four parts of the bovine udder, each associated with one teat. All four quarters are completely separated from each other.