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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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= Blood Supply =
== Arteries ==
* In species with '''inguinal mammary glands''' (cow,ewe,goat,mare), the main blood supply is from the '''external pudendal artery'''. This arises indirectly from the external iliac artery via the femoral artery. The external pudendal artery passes through the inguinal canal.
* In species with '''inguinal mammary glands''' (cow,ewe,goat,mare), the main blood supply is from the '''external pudendal artery'''. This arises indirectly from the external iliac artery via the femoral artery. The external pudendal artery passes through the inguinal canal.
== Veins ==
* '''Thoracic mammary complexes''': drain into '''cranial superficial epigastric veins'''.
* '''Thoracic mammary complexes''': drain into '''cranial superficial epigastric veins'''.
** Open into '''cranial epigastric vein'''.
** Open into '''cranial epigastric vein'''.