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Small Ruminant Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:12, 8 July 2008
, 12:12, 8 July 2008→General Structure
== General Structure ==
== General Structure ==
* In the ewe and nanny goat, the mammary gland is restricted to the '''inguinal''' region.
* 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.
* Comprises two mammary complexes, one on each side of the ventral midline.
* Each complex consists of a single mammary unit.
* 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.
** 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.