Difference between revisions of "Small Ruminant Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology"
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** Duct system of each mammary unit opens in a single orifice on the tip of the teat. | ** Duct system of each mammary unit opens in a single orifice on the tip of the teat. | ||
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== Lymphatics == | == Lymphatics == | ||
* 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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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.