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~~<big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big>~~

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~~<big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Lactation|'''BACK TO LACTATION''']]</center></big>~~

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~~<big><center>[[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|'''BACK TO THE MAMMARY GLAND''']]</center></big>~~

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== General Structure ==

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* Mammary glands consolidated in a small '''udder''' in the '''inguinal''' region.

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[[Image:Equine mammary gland.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Dissection of the Equine Mammary Gland, Courtesy of Andrew Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]]

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* '''~~Mammary~~ groove''' separates right and left halves.

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The mammary glands are consolidated in a small '''udder''' in the '''inguinal''' region. A '''mammary groove''' separates the right and left halves. Each half has the form of a laterally compressed cone and carries a single teat. Two duct systems open on the tip of the teat separately.

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** Each half has the form of a laterally compressed cone and carries a single teat.

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** Each half comprises a single mammary complex.

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* Two duct systems open on the tip of the teat separately.

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== Appearance ==

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The skin over the udder is thin and deeply pigmented with sparse hair. The teats are short and resemble a bilaterally compressed cylinder.

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~~== Appearance ==~~

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* Skin over the udder:

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** Thin

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** Deeply pigmented

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** Sparse hair

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* Teats are short, resemble a bilaterally compressed cylinder.

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[[Category:Female Reproduction]][[Category:Horse - Integumentary System]]

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