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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:37, 7 July 2008
, 13:37, 7 July 2008→Structure
== 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.