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    Anatomy of the Breast

    Anatomy of the Breast

    Picture of the anatomy of the breast

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    The mammary glands, milk ducts, areola, nipple, and fatty tissue are the main parts of the breast.

    By Healthwise Staff
    Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
    Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Last Revised February 28, 2011




    By: Healthwise Staff Last Revised: February 28, 2011
    Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
    Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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