Difference between revisions of "Small Ruminant Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology"
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* In the '''ewe''', lymph may drain directly into the '''iliofemoral''' and '''medial iliac''' lymph nodes. | * In the '''ewe''', lymph may drain directly into the '''iliofemoral''' and '''medial iliac''' lymph nodes. | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 7 December 2010
General Structure
- In the ewe and nanny goat, the mammary gland is restricted to the inguinal region.
- Comprises two mammary complexes, one on each side of the ventral midline.
- Each complex consists of a single mammary unit.
- Duct system of each mammary unit opens in a single orifice on the tip of the teat.
Lymphatics
- In the ewe, lymph may drain directly into the iliofemoral and medial iliac lymph nodes.