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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.
* '''Udder''' hangs from the caudal abdomen and pelvis.
* Mammary gland comprises four mammary complexes, which are separate units, consolidated in a single mass - the udder.
* '''Quarters''': all four parts of the bovine udder, each associated with one teat. All four quarters are completely separated from each other.
** '''Udder''' hangs from the caudal abdomen and pelvis.
*** '''Quarters''': all four parts of the bovine udder, each associated with one teat. All four quarters are completely separated from each other.
* Accessory teats, sometimes associated with functional glandular tissue common.
** Undesirable, may complicate milking if fused or too close to principle teats.
* Appearance