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Cow Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The mammary gland of the cow takes on added significance due to the importance of milk as a human food source.
The mammary gland of the cow takes on added significance due to the importance of milk as a human food source.
= General Structure =
== General Structure ==
[[Image:Cow mammary gland labelled.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]]
= Appearance =
== Appearance ==
* Varies greatly with breed.
* Varies greatly with breed.
= Blood Supply =
== Blood Supply ==
[[Image:Mammary Gland blood supply schematic.GIF|thumb|right|150px|Schematic Diagram of the Blood Supply to the Bovine Udder - Copyright Prof. Pat McCarthy]]
[[Image:Mammary Gland blood supply schematic.GIF|thumb|right|150px|Schematic Diagram of the Blood Supply to the Bovine Udder - Copyright Prof. Pat McCarthy]]
== Arteries ==
=== Arteries ===
== Veins ==
=== Veins ===