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| == Structure == | | == Structure == |
− | '''* Mamma (pleural=Mammae) ''': the glandular structure associated with a teat | + | |
| + | * '''Mamma (pleural=Mammae) ''': the glandular structure associated with a teat |
| ** '''Lobes''': the internal compartments of the mamma, separated by adipose tissue. The lobes are divided into '''lobules'''. Lobules consist of connective tissue containing '''alveoli''', which are clusters of milk secreting cells. | | ** '''Lobes''': the internal compartments of the mamma, separated by adipose tissue. The lobes are divided into '''lobules'''. Lobules consist of connective tissue containing '''alveoli''', which are clusters of milk secreting cells. |
| ** '''Lactiferous Ducts''': large ducts conveying milk from the alveoli to the milk sinus. The openings of lactiferous ducts convey milk formed in the alveolus to the gland sinus. | | ** '''Lactiferous Ducts''': large ducts conveying milk from the alveoli to the milk sinus. The openings of lactiferous ducts convey milk formed in the alveolus to the gland sinus. |
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− | * Milk/Lactiferous Sinus: milk storage cavity within the teat and glandular body. | + | * '''Milk/Lactiferous Sinus''': milk storage cavity within the teat and glandular body. |
− | ** Gland Sinus: part of the milk sinus within the glandular body. | + | ** '''Gland Sinus''': part of the milk sinus within the glandular body. |
− | ** Teat Sinus: part of the milk sinus within the teat. | + | ** '''Teat Sinus''': part of the milk sinus within the teat. |
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− | * Teat: projecting part of the mammary gland containing part of the milk sinus. | + | * '''Teat''': projecting part of the mammary gland containing part of the milk sinus. |
− | ** Teat Canal: canal leading from the teat sinus to the teat opening. | + | ** '''Teat Canal''': canal leading from the teat sinus to the teat opening. |
− | ** Teat Opening: opening of the teat canal. The exit point for milk or entrance point for bacteria into the mammae. | + | ** '''Teat Opening''': opening of the teat canal. The exit point for milk or entrance point for bacteria into the mammae. |
− | * Sphincter: muscular fibres surrounding the teat opening that prevent milk flow except during suckling or milking. | + | * '''Sphincter''': muscular fibres surrounding the teat opening that prevent milk flow except during suckling or milking. |
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| '''''Suspensory apparatus''''' | | '''''Suspensory apparatus''''' |