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* The rat has 6 pairs of mammary glands.
 
* The rat has 6 pairs of mammary glands.
 
* Thoracic and inguinal glands act as two discrete complexes, separated by a space just behind the ribs.
 
* Thoracic and inguinal glands act as two discrete complexes, separated by a space just behind the ribs.
** During lactation, the thoracic glands expand rostrally as far as the [[Oral_Cavity_-_Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Major_Salivary_Glands|parotid and mandibular glands]].
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** During lactation, the thoracic glands expand rostrally as far as the [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Major_Salivary_Glands|parotid and mandibular glands]].
 
*** Cranially and medially over the upper forelimb and along the lateral thoracic wall.
 
*** Cranially and medially over the upper forelimb and along the lateral thoracic wall.
 
** Inguinal gland covers the lateral abdominal wall back to the stifle and anal region.
 
** Inguinal gland covers the lateral abdominal wall back to the stifle and anal region.
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