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Mammary gland

Mammary gland

Overview

The anatomy of the breast includes the lactiferous, or milk ducts, and the mammary lobules.

Review Date 1/14/2023

Updated by: Neil Grossman, MD, MetroWest Radiology Associates, Framingham, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.