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Cow Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:45, 31 July 2008
, 08:45, 31 July 2008→General Structure
= General Structure =
= General Structure =
[[Image:Cow mammary gland.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Dissection of the Bovine Udder - Courtesy of Andrew Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Cow mammary gland labelled.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Dissection of the Bovine Udder - Courtesy of Andrew Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]]
* Mammary gland comprises four mammary complexes, which are separate units, consolidated in a single mass - the udder.
* Mammary gland comprises four mammary complexes, which are separate units, consolidated in a single mass - the udder.
* '''Accessory teats''', sometimes associated with functional glandular tissue common.
* '''Accessory teats''', sometimes associated with functional glandular tissue common.
** Undesirable, may complicate milking if fused or too close to principle teats.
** Undesirable, may complicate milking if fused or too close to principle teats.
= Appearance =
= Appearance =